Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 2 - No. 41)
In the liver, what is the primary function in response to starvation?
Glycogenesis
Glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
Lipogenesis
Protein synthesis
Explanation
The liver breaks down glycogen (glycogenolysis) and synthesizes glucose from other sources (gluconeogenesis) to maintain blood glucose levels during starvation.
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