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Standard XII
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Histology of Duodenum
Where does gl...
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Where does gluconeogenesis occur?
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Gluconeogenesis:
The term gluconeogenesis literally means new glucose generation.
The liver is the primary location of gluconeogenesis.
Lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids are examples of carbon substrates other than carbohydrates that can be used to produce glucose.
The primary goal of gluconeogenesis is to convert non-carbohydrate sources like glucogenic amino acids, glycerol, and other substances into glucose.
It occurs
in the liver and kidneys.
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