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5.1. Fasting induces significant metabolic adaptations to maintain energy balance in the body. Describe the changes that occur in the levels of plasma insulin, plasma glucagon, plasma free fatty acids, blood glucose, liver glycogen, and blood ketone bodies when the body is in the fasting state. (10)

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          5.1. Fasting induces significant metabolic adaptations to maintain energy balance in the body. Describe the changes that occur in the levels of plasma insulin, plasma glucagon, plasma free fatty acids, blood glucose, liver glycogen, and blood ketone bodies when the body is in the fasting state. (10)

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Biology for AP Courses

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08/15/2023

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- As blood glucose levels drop due to lack of food intake, pancreatic beta cells reduce insulin secretion. - Lower insulin reduces glucose uptake by tissues and decreases anabolic processes like glycogen synthesis and lipogenesis. Show more…

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5.1. Fasting induces significant metabolic adaptations to maintain energy balance in the body. Describe the changes that occur in the levels of plasma insulin, plasma glucagon, plasma free fatty acids, blood glucose, liver glycogen, and blood ketone bodies when the body is in the fasting state. (10)