Breakdown of the word. 'Gluco' refers to glucose. 'Neo' refers to new and 'genesis' refers to the creation of something.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Gluconeogenesis in cats
I'm referring to domestic cats and the process called gluconeogenesis. What is it? All animals including the domestic cat require glucose, which is a simple carbohydrate. It is essential in terms of the cat's metabolism and glucose fuels the brain. Cats do not appear to be able to tolerate a high-carbohydrate diet but they still need glucose. Because they are obligate carnivores, they don't get it from dietary sources of carbohydrate. And therefore, it is produced through the process called gluconeogenesis which is the metabolic process in which the cat produces glucose. The glucose is released into the bloodstream to be carried to the body's tissues. "Metabolic pathways in the liver and kidneys use other nutrients to produce glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis" - Linda P Case: The Cat. It's Behaviour Nutrition & Health. It is said that cats are in a constant state of gluconeogenesis because of their unique diet.
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