BIOLOGY 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Structural Material, Fluid Balance, Lean Body Mass

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Allow breathing, contraction of muscles, and basic functions. Carries out biological instructions written in genes. Crucial people get enough in their diet. Getting enough protein typically is not a problem in the us. Some experts disagree whether extra protein is serving any purpose in the body. Different organs and systems use protein differently. Not clear if these proteins disrupt vital processes. Protein is responsible for the majority of processes that keep us alive. Facilitate chemical reactions through enzymes, regulation of functions by hormones, maintaining fluid balance, fighting off bacteria, and blood clotting. Catalyze a majority of chemical reactions that occur in the body. Help substances move in and out of cells. Nutrients attach to move in the blood. Critical for the body"s defense against viruses and bacteria. Regulate majority of processes in the body. Allow the body to sense and react to stimuli. Provide critical structural components of the body and within cells.

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