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• Irish 1916 rising
• metabolism: the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life
• Anabolism


  The building up of molecules to create new cells and tissues, requiring energy.
• Metabolism


  The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, growth, energy production, and waste elimination.
• Catabolism


  The breaking down of molecules to release energy and eliminate waste.
• Factors influencing metabolism


  Age, genetics, body size, physical activity level, and hormonal balance.