In life threatening starvation, the kidneys synthesize glucose by ________

A) secreting erythropoietin
B) contributing to calcium homeostasis
C) deaminating amino acids
D) producing uric acid
E) secreting renin


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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