renal metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
the only place in the body where glycolysis does NOT occur under any conditions
A
PCT
2
Q
during starvation, renal gluconeogenesis produces _____% of total glucose
A
40% (other 60% produced by liver)
3
Q
what is the substrate used for renal gluconeogenesis
A
glutamine
4
Q
where does renal gluconeogenesis occur
A
PCT cells
(no glycolysis, so no reciprocal regulation needed)
5
Q
what are the substrates used for hepatic gluconeogenesis
A
alanine
lactate
glycerol
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