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Gluconeogenesis: The Synthesis of Glucose from Non-Carbohydrate Sources
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What is the primary role of gluconeogenesis?
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To maintain blood glucose levels during fasting or starvation
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Gluconeogenesis is primarily responsible for maintaining blood glucose levels during periods of fasting or starvation, when the body's glycogen stores are depleted and there is no dietary intake of carbohydrates.