Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 22)
In prolonged starvation, the body minimizes protein loss by:
Increasing insulin production
Decreasing lipolysis
Using ketone bodies and fatty acids as fuel
Stimulating glycogenesis
Explanation
The body uses ketone bodies and fatty acids as fuel to minimize protein breakdown.
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