gluconeogenesis
Prononciation : [ˌɡluːkoʊniˈoʊdʒənɪsɪs]
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Contexte : « biology »
(noun) the process by which our body makes glucose, which is a type of sugar. This usually happens when you don’t eat enough carbs and your body needs sugar for energy, so it creates it from other substances like fats and proteins.
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During fasting, gluconeogenesis helps provide the body with the glucose it needs to keep functioning.
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Without gluconeogenesis, people wouldn’t be able to maintain their blood sugar levels in times of starvation.
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What happens to the body if gluconeogenesis doesn't occur properly?
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