Catabolise (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to catabolism.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Muscle protein begins to catabolise when the body's stores of glucose and glycogen are depleted during intense physical activity.
- Dietary supplements often claim to reduce muscle breakdown and prevent protein from being catabolised by the body.
- In cases of severe malnutrition, the body's tissues begin to catabolise their own structural proteins in order to meet energy demands.
- Carbohydrates are more likely to be stored than catabolised by the body, which is why glucose is readily used for energy.
- Fats in the body are gradually catabolised to produce energy when an individual undergoes caloric restriction for an extended period.