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| − | '''Metabolism''' is the process by which a living [[organism]] takes energy from its surroundings and uses it to sustain itself, develop, and grow.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. | + | '''Metabolism''' is the process by which a living [[organism]] takes energy from its surroundings and uses it to sustain itself, develop, and grow.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000</ref> In [[human]]s, from the age of 25 onward, the "metabolic rate slows down 5-10% each decade."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mommyedition.com/18-ways-to-boost-metabolism-energy-and-weight-loss|title=18 Ways To Boost Metabolism, Energy And Weight Loss|accessdate=3 November 2014|quote=Unfortunately, starting at the age of 25, without proper diet and exercise, our metabolic rate slows down 5-10% each decade.}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:04, November 3, 2014
Metabolism is the process by which a living organism takes energy from its surroundings and uses it to sustain itself, develop, and grow.[1] In humans, from the age of 25 onward, the "metabolic rate slows down 5-10% each decade."[2]
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 2000
- ↑ 18 Ways To Boost Metabolism, Energy And Weight Loss. Retrieved on 3 November 2014. “Unfortunately, starting at the age of 25, without proper diet and exercise, our metabolic rate slows down 5-10% each decade.”