Absorbed Nutrients Are Transported to the Different Cells Within the Body

question 3

Multiple Choice

Absorbed nutrients are transported to the different cells within the body and are used to generate energy in a process called:

• A)metabolism.
• B)digestion.
• C)absorption.
• D)energy release.

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Definitions:

Osteon's Lacunae

Small spaces within the osteon of bones that house osteocytes, the cells responsible for maintaining bone tissue.

Osteocytes

Bone cells integral to the structure and function of bone, acting as strain sensors.

Hydroxyapatites

Minerals composed of calcium phosphate that form the primary structural component of bone and teeth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A cartilage plate in the long bones where lengthwise growth occurs in children and adolescents.