A Series of Metabolic Reactions in the Liver That Converts

question 126

Multiple Choice

A series of metabolic reactions in the liver that converts lactic acid into glucose is called

• A)the electron transport system.
• B)the Cori cycle.
• C)the citric acid cycle.
• D)beta oxidation.
• E)sugar cleavage.

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Definitions:

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that lead to damage to the optic nerve, often associated with increased intraocular pressure, and can result in vision loss.

Parvocellular Cells

Small-bodied neurons found in the parvocellular layer of the thalamus, involved in processing fine visual details and color.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that enable color vision and function best in relatively bright light.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, crucial for vision.