Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 14 - The Digestive System and Body Metabolism - Review Questions - Page 536: 33

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Gluconeogenesis is a process by which non carbohydrate compounds are used to produce glucose. It occurs after 8 hours of fasting when the glycogen storage is depleted. Glycogenesis is the process by which glycogen is formed from glucose. It is stimulated by insulin when glucose level are high in the body. Glycogenolysis is the process of breakdown of glycogen to form glucose. This process provides instant energy.

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