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Chapter 47, Problem 2TY
Gluconeogenesis
- a. occurs when the liver synthesizes glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors.
- b. is the process by which glycogen is broken down to glucose.
- c. occurs primarily when an animal is in the absorptive state.
- d. occurs when triglycerides are being formed and stored in adipose cells.
- e. occurs primarily in skeletal muscle.
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