Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 2 - No. 13)
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'short-term starvation' phase?
Significant ketone body production
Rapid muscle protein breakdown
Depletion of liver glycogen stores
The body shifts to using primarily glucose for fuel
Explanation
The depletion of liver glycogen stores is a key feature of short-term starvation.
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