Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 26)

During prolonged fasting, which of the following best describes the changes in blood glucose levels?
Initially, blood glucose increases, then decreases.
Blood glucose levels remain constant.
Blood glucose levels gradually decrease.
Blood glucose levels initially decrease, then gradually increase.

Explanation

Blood glucose will initially decrease and later increase due to gluconeogenesis.

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