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Explain the synthesis steps for the major metabolic hormone in the human body.

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter37: The Endocrine System

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Problem 24CTQ: Name two important functions of hormone receptors.

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43. Explain the synthesis steps for the major metabolic hormone in the human body.

Chemical pathways by which living things function, especially those that provide cellular energy, such as the transformation of energy from food into the energy of ATP. Metabolism also focuses on chemical pathways involving the synthesis of new biomolecules and the elimination of waste.

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