What does the student learn about the effects of long-term starvation?
a. Energy is supplied through glycogenolysis.
b. Gluconeogenesis begins for energy requirements.
c. Increase in inflammatory mediators.
d. Use of ketone bodies for energy needs.
e. Proteolysis begins in adipose tissue
Ans:
c. Increase in inflammatory mediators.
d. Use of ketone bodies for energy needs.
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