Starved State Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between the fasting state and the starved state?
A
. Fasting state is 2-3 hours after a meal
. Starved state is more than about 3 days without eating
2
Q
What is the primary fuel source for the brain? How about during starvation?
A
Glucose is primary fuel source, uses ketones during starvation
3
Q
What is the main energy source in the liver?
A
Fatty acid oxidation
