Major source of energy for brain in fasting/starvation?
AGlucose
BGlycogen
CFatty acids
DKetone bodies
In a patient who has been in a state of starvation for 72 hours, which of the following is the primary mechanism for maintaining blood glucose levels?
AIncreased gluconeogenesis
BIncreased protein degradation
CIncreased glycogenolysis
DIncreased ketosis due to breakdown of fats
Ketone body formation without glycosuria is seen in ?
ADiabetes mellitus
BDiabetes insipidus
CStarvation
DObesity
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