Blood glucose concentration does not fall to zero when fasting for extended periods due to gluconeogenesis, the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
- gluconeogenesis
| Front | Why doesn't blood glucose concentration fall to 0 if you don't eat for a long time? |
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| Back | - gluconeogenesis |
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