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| Description: Liver and kidney cortex are the primary gluconeogenic tissues. Brain, skeletal muscle, kidney medulla, erythrocytes, and testes use glucose as their sole or primary energy source, but they lack the enzymatic machinery to synthesize it. Synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors is essential for maintenance of blood glucose levels within acceptable limits. Picture Stats: Views: 294 Filesize: 63.07kB Height: 471 Width: 381 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34524 |