If Many Compounds Are Common to Both Anabolic and Catabolic

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Essay

If many compounds are common to both anabolic and catabolic paths, how can metabolism be controlled?

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Definitions:

Lith/o

A prefix in medical terminology meaning "stone," often used to describe conditions related to the formation of calculi or stones in the body, such as lithotripsy.

Olig-

A prefix denoting few or scanty, often used in medical and scientific terms.

Lithotripsy

A medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, bladder, or urinary tract into smaller pieces that can be passed naturally.

Polyuria

The production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine, which can be a symptom of various conditions, including diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus.