Synthesis of Glucose from Pyruvate During the Cori Cycle Occurs

question 6

Multiple Choice

Synthesis of glucose from pyruvate during the Cori cycle occurs primarily in the _____ .

• A)muscles
• B)liver
• C)bloodstream
• D)heart tissue

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Definitions:

Knee-Jerk Response

An immediate, automatic reaction to a situation, without taking the time to think through the consequences.

Botulin Poisoning

A serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which can result in muscle paralysis and is often linked to improperly preserved or canned food.

Endocrine System

The body’s “slow” chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, facilitating communication and response to external and internal stimuli.