Which of These Answers Is Defined as the Process of Breaking

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of these answers is defined as the process of breaking down larger substances into simpler ones?

• A) metabolism
• B) anabolism
• C) catabolism
• D) auscultation
• E) palpation

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Definitions:

Positive Feedback

A biological mechanism in which the end product of a process enhances or accelerates that process.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints, providing information about body position and movement by detecting changes in muscle tension and joint activity.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in detecting touch, pressure, and sound.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli, playing a key role in taste, smell, and monitoring internal chemical conditions.