Chapter 16.7, Problem 4QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The role played by the hormones involved in metabolic homeostasis.

Introduction:

Metabolic homeostasis of the body is regulated by factors such as the metabolic rate of different cell types, accessibility of the metabolic fuel during the activity, storage of metabolic energy while at rest, and the regulation of growth and behavior of the body. The metabolic homeostasis is maintained at rest while fasting and feeding, and also during exercise.