Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-the use the body makes of foods after they have been digested,absorbed,and circulated to cells

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Metabolism refers to the use that the body makes of foods after they have been digested, absorbed, and circulated to cells.

Answer: B
 Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, which produces energy that can be used by cells.

Answer: A
 Anabolism is the opposite of catabolism, and refers to the building up of complex molecules from simpler ones, using energy from the body's cells.

Answer: D
 Nutrition refers to the study of how the body processes and uses food, as well as the nutrients that are necessary for health.

Answer: E
 Assimilation is the process by which the body absorbs and uses nutrients from food. This involves the conversion of nutrients into substances that can be used by cells for energy and growth.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition