Metabolism
The regulation of metabolism is essential to the normal functioning of an organism. In humans, anomalies in metabolic pathways are central factors in the development of numerous diseases including diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Regulation of metabolism is controlled by secreted hormones and enzymes as well as intracellular signaling proteins and secondary messengers. Together, they work to control blood glucose levels, hunger, cellular energy, blood pressure, and many other physiologic responses.
