Question

during starvation, the bodys first priority is to

Answer 1

During starvation, the body's first priority is to supply enough glucose for the brain.

Definition of starvation response

A set of adaptive changes namely biochemical and physiological aspects, triggered by scarcity of food, during which body attempts to save energy by decreasing the quantity of calories it burns is termed as starvation response.

When the body is deficit of nourishment for a prolonged period of time, it goes into survival mode.

In humans

• Brain, being the most energy-demanding organ uses 50% of all glucose in the body.
• During extended starvation, all remaining glucose is made available for the brain.
• Glucose utilization also decreases resulting in consumption of ketone bodies as major fuel.
• The second priority is to conserve amino acids for protein synthesis.
• When the starvation period is way more exceeded, the body uses protein in the muscle as the source of energy resulting in muscle mass loss.

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