Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 25 - Metabolism and Nutrition - Figure 25.17 - Page 961: 1

Answer

Reactions of the absorptive state are primarily anabolic.

Work Step by Step

In these anabolic processes, complex substances are synthesized from simple chemical building blocks made available by the catabolic digestive processes.

Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.