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Section 7

Metabolic Body States

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Catabolic-Anabolic Steady State

Catabolic reactions that break complex molecules provide the energy needed by anabolic reactions to produce complex molecules.

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Absorptive State

When the gastrointestinal tract is full, anabolism exceeds catabolism; this is the absorptive state.

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Postabsorptive State

The post-absorptive state occurs around three to five hours after a meal has been completely digested and absorbed.

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