Biology class. Must cite work, must be 250 words.

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Dieters often talk about their metabolism. What is metabolism? Catabolism? Anabolism? Total metabolic rate (TMR)? Basal metabolic rate (BMR)? Is having a higher metabolic rate a good thing? Does a high metabolic rate promote aging? What factors contribute to your metabolism? What organs in your body control metabolism? Can you change your metabolism? If so how? Do you believe you have a slow or fast metabolism? Research metabolism and reply to at least 2 of your classmates posts. Remember references to your research is needed for this discussion board and all remaining discussion boards.