List and briefly describe the body's five metabolic components
The body has five metabolic components: the liver, adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, neural tissue, and other peripheral tissues. The liver is the focal point for metabolic regulation and control. Adipose tissue stores lipids, primarily in the form of triglycerides. Skeletal muscle contains substantial glycogen reserves, and the contractile proteins can be degraded and the amino acids used as an energy source. Neural tissue does not contain energy reserves; glucose must be supplied to it for energy. Other peripheral tissues are able to metabolize glucose, fatty acids, or other substrates under the direction of the endocrine system.
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The principal enzyme for breaking down carbohydrates is ________
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An ion widely important in intracellular signaling is
A) calcium. B) cobalt. C) sodium. D) chloride. E) potassium.
Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.A. CarbohydratesB. LipidsC. ProteinsD. Nucleic acidsAdipose tissue
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