Question

In general, the liver:________.

a) does not utilize glucose under starvation/low-energy conditions.
b) acts as a glucose buffer for the rest of the body.
c) is a producer of glucose for the body under low-energy conditions.
d) all of the above
e) none of the above

Answer 1

ALL of the above-D

Step-by-step explanation:

The liver is an organ involved in metabolism of carbohydrate, proteins and fats in the body. In case of low blood glucose, Glucagon,(in the pancreas) hormone, cortisol, growth hormones epinephrine, stimulated the conversion of glycogen stored in the muscle cells to glucose which boost the blood glucose levels., for distribution to all body cells.

In case of low energy conditions, the liver ensures production of glucose from non carbohydrate sources e,g gluconeogensis so that glucose could be made available for body organs survival. For example during starvation, fats and proteins are converted to glucose by the liver to conserve and maintain constant body glucose levels.