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Jipu 123

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on: Aug 20, 2018

When glucose levels fall, the liver also produces additional glucose through the conversion of amino acids to glucose, which is called _____.
a. ketosis
b. gluconeogenesis
c. glycogenolysis
d. glycogenesis

Question 2

The liver is responsible for the conversion of _____ to urea.
a. ammonia
b. glucose
c. amino acids
d. fatty acids

daiying98

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a

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Jipu 123

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Thank you!

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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018

Always glad to help...

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