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The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org Jan 6, 2025 5 facts
claimDecreasing light intensity causes the structure of chloroplasts and mitochondria to degrade or be destroyed, which negatively affects the metabolism of material and energy in plants.
referenceThe protein RGA1 alleviates low-light-repressed pollen tube elongation in plants by improving the metabolism and allocation of sugars and energy.
claimChen et al. (2004) reviewed sugar transport, metabolism, accumulation, and their regulation in fruits.
measurementViola yedoensis maintains normal chloroplast and mitochondrial structure under light intensities of 6000-8500 lx, allowing the plant to obtain sufficient energy for growth and metabolism (Yang et al., 2020).
claimSugars serve as the primary energy source for plant growth, metabolism, and reproduction, and they are involved in regulating plant adaptation to environmental changes.
AI Sessions #9: The Case Against AI Consciousness (with Anil Seth) conspicuouscognition.com Feb 17, 2026 3 facts
claimAnil Seth suggests that functional pressures related to autopoiesis and metabolism might be sufficient to transform otherwise unconscious processes into conscious experience.
claimLiving systems can be distinguished from non-living systems through functional descriptions of features like metabolism and autopoiesis, which are inseparable from specific material processes.
perspectiveAnil Seth posits that autopoiesis and metabolism are candidate features of life that maximize the difference between living systems and silicon-based computers, emphasizing that these are processes silicon devices cannot possess.
Human body systems: Overview, anatomy, functions | Kenhub kenhub.com 3 facts
claimThe cardiovascular system circulates blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues while removing waste products and carbon dioxide generated by metabolism.
claimEndocrine system hormones regulate various bodily functions, such as triiodothyronine regulating metabolism, and estrogen and progesterone regulating the menstrual cycle.
claimHormones produced by the endocrine system regulate bodily functions, such as triiodothyronine regulating metabolism and estrogen and progesterone regulating the menstrual cycle.
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claimResearchers discuss the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of human health, specifically metabolism, the gut microbiome, inflammation, and cardiovascular health.
claimThe consumption of a Western-style diet increases the risk of obesity and related diseases, according to research cited in the article 'Global Impacts of Western Diet and Its Effects on Metabolism'.
Nutritional Evolution – Human Origin and Evolution ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in 2 facts
claimNutrients are categorized into macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fats), which are needed in large amounts for energy, and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), which are needed in smaller amounts to govern metabolism.
referenceLeonard, W. R., Snodgrass, J. J., and Robertson, M. L. (2007) published 'Effects of brain evolution on human nutrition and metabolism' in the Annual Review of Nutrition, volume 27, pages 311-327.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 2 facts
referenceGalvano et al. (2004) published 'Cyanidins: metabolism and biological properties' in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, reviewing the metabolism and biological effects of cyanidins.
referenceFlavonoid O-glycosides, C-glycosides, and their aglycones differ in their antioxidant capacity and metabolism during in vitro digestion and in vivo, according to a 2022 study by Xie et al.
The role of Plant Foods in the evolution and Dispersal of early Humans kernsverlag.com Jul 30, 2022 1 fact
claimFats and carbohydrates are required to maintain a high-protein intake because both nutrients spare the metabolism of protein for energy.
A Synergistic Workspace for Human Consciousness Revealed by ... elifesciences.org 1 fact
referenceThe study 'Measures of metabolism and complexity in the brain of patients with disorders of consciousness' published in NeuroImage: Clinical evaluates measures of metabolism and complexity in the brains of patients suffering from disorders of consciousness.
The New Field of Network Physiology: Building the Human ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceThe publication 'The Redox Communication Network as a Regulator of Metabolism' by B. E. Corkey and J. T. Deeney (2020) asserts that the redox communication network functions as a regulator of metabolism.
Western diet and its effects on metabolism and health nutritional-psychology.org 1 fact
referenceThe narrative review by Clemente-Suárez et al. (2023) examines the Western diet and its effects on metabolism, inflammation, and antioxidant status.
(PDF) Western Diets Implications on Health, Including Its Influence ... researchgate.net Jul 14, 2025 1 fact
claimThe review titled 'Western Diets Implications on Health, Including Its Influence on Metabolism and the Immunity' aims to outline the effects of the Western pattern diet on gut microbiota, mitochondrial fitness, and metabolism.
Psychedelics, Sociality, and Human Evolution frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceHominins partially constructed the socio-cognitive niche through their metabolism, activities, and choices, according to Laland et al. (2016).
Global Impacts of Western Diet and Its Effects on Metabolism ... - PMC pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimThe review article titled 'Global Impacts of Western Diet and Its Effects on Metabolism and ...' aims to describe the effects of the Western pattern diet on human metabolism, inflammation, and antioxidant status.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
claimMalnutrition-induced impaired immune responses increase susceptibility to infection and illness, which can subsequently exacerbate malnutrition by reducing nutrient intake, impairing nutrient absorption, increasing nutrient losses, or altering metabolism.
Paleolithic diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimFollowing the Paleolithic diet may lead to improvements in body composition and metabolism compared to the typical Western diet or diets recommended by some European nutritional guidelines.
7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com Nov 23, 2025 1 fact
claimThe endocrine system regulates digestion and metabolism through hormones such as gastrin, cholecystokinin (CCK), ghrelin, and leptin.
In brief: What is an inflammation? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Apr 11, 2025 1 fact
claimFever increases the rate of metabolism, which allows the body to produce more antibodies and immune system cells.
Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Dec 20, 2023 1 fact
claimDavid Chalmers argues that previous scientific reductive explanations only applied to functional or structural phenomena, such as diseases (defined by the function of making people sick) or life (defined by functions like metabolism and reproduction).
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimMany bioactive compounds present in medicinal plants exhibit poor solubility, low absorption, and rapid metabolism, which leads to reduced therapeutic efficacy.
Human body | Organs, Systems, Structure, Diagram, & Facts britannica.com 8 days ago 1 fact
claimThe human body consists of trillions of cells, each capable of growth, metabolism, response to stimuli, and, with some exceptions, reproduction.