Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 11)

The brain's reliance on ketone bodies as an energy source during prolonged starvation is an example of:
Metabolic flexibility
Hormonal imbalance
Enzyme deficiency
Nutrient toxicity

Explanation

Metabolic flexibility is the ability of the body to switch between fuel sources.

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