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What is biochemistry the study of?
What is biochemistry the study of?
What happens to the body's metabolism during illness?
What happens to the body's metabolism during illness?
What condition involves an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants?
What condition involves an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants?
What can excessive inflammation during illness lead to?
What can excessive inflammation during illness lead to?
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How can altered nutrient metabolism during illness affect the body?
How can altered nutrient metabolism during illness affect the body?
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Which of the following is a function of metabolism?
Which of the following is a function of metabolism?
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Study Notes
Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms
- Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in a living organism, responsible for converting nutrients into energy and building and repairing tissues
Biochemistry and Metabolism in Illness and Recovery
- During illness, the body's biochemistry and metabolism are altered, leading to changes in hormone levels, nutrient metabolism, and immune function
- After recovery, the body's biochemistry and metabolism return to normal
Biochemical Aspects in Illness
- Increased inflammation can damage tissues and contribute to illness, such as cytokine storm in COVID-19
- Increased oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, leading to cell damage
- Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells, while antioxidants neutralize them
- Altered nutrient metabolism during illness can lead to nutrient deficiencies and weight loss
- Hormone levels can change during illness, leading to a variety of symptoms, as hormones regulate many bodily functions
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Understand how biochemistry and metabolism change during illness and recovery, including alterations in hormone levels, nutrient metabolism, and immune function.
