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.