Metabolism

Question 1

What is Gluconeogenesis

Answer 1

Converts fat and amino acids into glucose. It can have long-term effects with prolonged fasting.

Question 2

Postabsorptive State (Fasting State)

Answer 2

When the GI tract is empty and the body is running off stored supplies. Usually, it occurs several hours after eating. Blood sugar is lowered which causes the liver and adipose tissue to break down fat stores to release glucose into blood. Starts glucogenesis if no eating for multiple days.