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Metabolic syndrome is a pattern of risk factors for the chronic health problems of Diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, characterized by obesity, a high waist to hip ratio, and insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome is exacerbated by inactivity, overeating, age, and hostility.

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Metabolism refer to the chemical processes in any organism that provide energy for vital processes and assimilation of substances

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Metabotropic effect is the effect at a synapse that produces a relatively slow but long-lasting effect through metabolic reactions

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Metabotropic receptors are receptors that act through a second messenger system

Metacognition means thinking or awareness of one's own thoughts; awareness and knowledge of and control of one's cognitive abilities, and thoughts as shown by the intentional use of cognitive strategies in solving problems and the factors that influence thinking.

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Metacognitive awareness is defined as the ability to monitor one's own behavior and performance.

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Metacognitive Knowledge refers to person"s knowledge and Awareness of cognitive processes.

Metacognitive Knowledge is likewise, the knowledge about the usefulness of various cognitive pro

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metacognitive training refers to instruction in techniques that help to improve memory and learning, including how to coordinate learned skills across learning situations.

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