Energy source of brain in later pa of starvation
Correct Answer: Ketonis
Description: Brain and starvation: During starvation, a significant pa (60-70%) of the energy requirement of the brain is then met by ketone bodies. Under conditions of paial anoxia, the production of ammonia is increased. This is immediately trapped as glutamine. The NH2 group of glutamine and glutamate can be used for synthesis of other amino acids.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 100
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