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12 March, 20:25

During starvation, the body adapts to ensure that cells have access to a variety of fuel sources. Select all of the biochemical pathways that are active during periods of prolonged starvation.

Ketogenesis

Lipolysis

Proteolysis

Gluconeogenesis

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  1. 12 March, 20:52
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    Lipolysis

    Gluconeogenesis

    Ketogenesis

    Explanation:

    The physiological responses to starvation follows the below steps;

    Change of carbohydrate metabolism to fat metabolism Glycogen stores are depleted Increase in gluconeogenesis occurs in 1 to 2 days of starvation Ketogenesis takes over due to decreased insulin levels Increased starvation from this step leads to protein catabolism and then organ failures
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