The Sum of All the Biochemical Reactions Occurring in an Organism

question 15

Multiple Choice

The sum of all the biochemical reactions occurring in an organism is

• A)anabolism.
• B)catabolism.
• C)digestion.
• D)metabolism.
• E)respiration.

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Definitions:

Peak Levels

The highest concentration of a drug in the patient's bloodstream, important for ensuring therapeutic effectiveness and avoiding toxicity.

Incision Pain

Pain that occurs at the site of a surgical cut, stemming from tissue damage and the body's response to the injury.

Meperidine

A synthetic opioid analgesic medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, known commonly by its brand name, Demerol.

Hydromorphone

A potent opioid analgesic medication used to manage significant pain when other treatments are insufficient.