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Which organ(s) rely solely on glucose as an energy source?
Which organ(s) rely solely on glucose as an energy source?
- Heart
- Liver
- Muscles
- Brain, testes, erythrocytes, and kidney medulla (correct)
What is gluconeogenesis?
What is gluconeogenesis?
- The conversion of glucose into glycogen
- The synthesis of glucose from other organic compounds (correct)
- The storage of glucose in the liver and muscles
- The breakdown of glucose into other organic compounds
What is the alternative energy source for the brain during starvation?
What is the alternative energy source for the brain during starvation?
- Fatty acids
- Glucose
- Proteins
- Ketone bodies (correct)
Which enzymes are required for gluconeogenesis?
Which enzymes are required for gluconeogenesis?
What are some of the organic compounds that can be used for gluconeogenesis?
What are some of the organic compounds that can be used for gluconeogenesis?
What is the function of gluconeogenesis?
What is the function of gluconeogenesis?
Which organs can use ketone bodies as an energy source during starvation?
Which organs can use ketone bodies as an energy source during starvation?
What is the role of glycogen degradation in maintaining blood glucose levels?
What is the role of glycogen degradation in maintaining blood glucose levels?
What happens to blood glucose levels during gluconeogenesis?
What happens to blood glucose levels during gluconeogenesis?
Which organs require glucose as their sole energy source?
Which organs require glucose as their sole energy source?
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What is Gluconeogenesis?
What is Gluconeogenesis?
The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors.
Organs Reliant on Glucose
Organs Reliant on Glucose
Brain, testes, erythrocytes (red blood cells), and kidney medulla.
Brain's Starvation Fuel
Brain's Starvation Fuel
Ketone bodies.
Gluconeogenesis Enzymes
Gluconeogenesis Enzymes
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Gluconeogenesis Precursors
Gluconeogenesis Precursors
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Gluconeogenesis Function
Gluconeogenesis Function
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Ketone Body Organ
Ketone Body Organ
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Glycogen's Role
Glycogen's Role
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Blood Glucose During Gluconeogenesis
Blood Glucose During Gluconeogenesis
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Organ Utilizes Ketone Bodies
Organ Utilizes Ketone Bodies
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