Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 10)
During prolonged starvation, the body attempts to conserve glucose by:
Increasing lipolysis
Decreasing ketogenesis
Using fatty acids and ketone bodies as fuel
Reducing glucose utilization by peripheral tissues
Explanation
The body tries to spare glucose for the brain by using fatty acids and ketone bodies, as well as reducing its use by other tissues.
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