Energy Metabolism Essay

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Unit 5 Anatomy and Physiology: Energy Metabolism Emma Peace 30194854 For Deb Saw In this article you will find: * Energy Role in the body * Metabolism – M1 * Anabolism – M1 * Catabolism - M1 * The digestive system in relation to energy metabolism – P4 * The cardiovascular system in relation to energy metabolism – P4 * Lipase – M1 * Amylase – M1 * Protease – M1 * Peptides and Amino Acids – M1 * Sugars, Glycerol and Fatty Acids – M1 * Storage of excess Fats and Carbohydrates – M1 * Deamination of excess proteins and the fate of end products – M1 * Conservation and Transformation of Energy- M1 * How do the Cardiovascular System and the Digestive System interrelate? – D1 M1 Energy Role in the Body We need energy supplies in the body to support the main functions. We get the energy from food, such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Our body then absorbs the energy from the foods as it goes through the digestive system and it diffuses into our bloodstream [1]. The energy helps us to move our muscles, walk and talk; without the energy in our body we would not be able to do basic things. “It cannot be created or destroyed but can only be changed from one type to another.” [2] Metabolism Metabolism is a collection of chemical reactions that take place in the cells of a human body. They help to sustain life. It converts the carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy that our body absorbs. Metabolic rate is how fast or slow a person burns off the energy that they get from food whilst at rest, this can determined whether the person puts on weight or loses weight. [3] Anabolism 6 6 Anabolism often called Constructive metabolism or biosynthesis is the building up of things. [4] It is the supporting of new cells, and keeping the body tissues in a healthy condition. Also, it stores energy

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