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anabolismProcess of building up body tissue, promoted by the influence of certain hormones. It is the constructive side of metabolism, as opposed to catabolism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The results
from these initial short-term studies suggested that long-term rhGH
administration might stimulate whole-body protein anabolism enough to
reverse the loss in lean body mass and muscle mass associated with
advancing age. The continued demand for glucose
and amino acids for fetal anabolism [tissue building] causes a state of
'accelerated starvation. The book first covers the chemical, physical and biological basics,
including wastewater characteristics, microbial metabolism, determining
stoichiometric equations for catabolism and anabolism, measurements of
mass transfer and respiration rates and the aerobic treatment of
wastewater loaded with dissolved organics. |
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