What is metabolism? Catabolism? Anabolism?

Biology class. Must cite work, must be 250 words.YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjza24OyalcDieters often talk about their metabolism. What is metabolism? Catabolism? Anabolism? Total metabolic rate (TMR)? Basal metabolic rate (BMR)?Is having a higher metabolic rate a good thing? Does a high metabolic rate promote aging? What factors contribute to your metabolism?What organs in your body control metabolism? Can you change your metabolism? If so how? Do you believe you have a slow or fast metabolism?Research metabolism and reply to at least 2 of your classmates posts. Remember references to your research is needed for this discussion board and all remaining discussion boards