Metabolism
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A respiratory physiology practical class - and beyond
Objectives
By the end of this exercise you should be able to:
Explain in outline how oxygen is consumed and how carbon dioxide and water are produced in the oxidation of metablic fuels
Explain how oxygen reaches tissues where it is required
Describe in outline how metabolites may undergo oxidation
Explain what is meant by a metabolic pathway
Explain how it is possible to ensure unideirectional flux through a pathway even when all enzyme-catalysed reactions are reversible