Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 2 - No. 14)
Prolonged starvation leads to:
An increase in blood glucose levels
A decrease in blood ketone levels
A decrease in muscle protein breakdown
Increased utilization of fatty acids and ketone bodies
Explanation
In the later stages of starvation, the body utilizes fatty acids and ketone bodies as fuel and decreases the utilization of glucose to preserve it for the brain
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