5 Questions
Glucagon promotes glycogenolysis during fasting.
True
Norepinephrine promotes gluconeogenesis.
False
Cortisol promotes pyruvate shuttling to the liver for gluconeogenesis.
True
The Cori cycle can provide up to 40% of plasma glucose during starvation.
True
Vasopressin promotes the utilization of glycogen stores.
True
Test your knowledge on the hormones and processes involved in promoting glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis during fasting. Learn about the role of glucagon, norepinephrine, vasopressin, and angiotensin II, as well as the precursors for hepatic gluconeogenesis.
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