When we are talking about something's metabolism, are we talking about how it is broken down only, or are we also talking about how it is produced?
For example, if I am talking about "fat metabolism," am I talking about how fats are broken down, or am I talking about how fats are broken down AND produced?
For example, if I am talking about "fat metabolism," am I talking about how fats are broken down, or am I talking about how fats are broken down AND produced?