What Is the Predominant Source of Glucose Circulating in the Bloodstream

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the predominant source of glucose circulating in the bloodstream of a normal individual who is asleep at 3 AM?

• A) catabolism of even-chained fatty acids
• B) gluconeogenesis in the liver
• C) phosphorolysis of muscle glycogen
• D) glycogenolysis in the liver
• E) dietary carbohydrates

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Nephrons

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