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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of these examples demonstrates metabolism? A. A person eats a large dinner for digestion and energy. B. A human's skin has the ability to tan in the sun. C. A person puts on socks because his feet are cold. D. A dog gets sick and its immune system fights the disease.

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

Okay..what is Metabolism?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemicals

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

Okay, cool. But to be more specific; metabolism is like...the way we get energy, and the way the body uses the energy, to maintain itself. Does that give you a clue? :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

um...kinda

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

Haha, so what do you think? c: HOW do we get energy? (:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think the answer is a because we get energy from eating, sleeping, and stuff in that kind of nature

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

Yes, you are correct! :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol but anyways thanks for the help :D

OpenStudy (destinymasha):

You're welcome c:

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