The General Term for Creating, Storing, and Using Energy in the Body

question 101

Multiple Choice

The general term for creating, storing, and using energy in the body is:

• A) homeostasis.
• B) metabolism.
• C) anabolism.
• D) catabolism.

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Definitions:

Dicta

Comments, examples, or explanations provided by a judge in a legal opinion that are not necessary to the decision and thus not legally binding as precedent.

Legally Binding

Refers to an agreement or contract that is enforceable by law, where all involved parties are obligated to fulfill the terms.

Court Opinion

A formal statement written by a judge or a court of law detailing the reasoning behind a verdict in a case.

Dicta

Comments made by a judge in a court opinion that are not essential to the decision and therefore not legally binding as precedent.