A Matrix Model of Fasting Metabolism in Northern Elephant Seal Pups

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) pups maintain a paradoxical fasting hyperglycemia while fasting for 6–8 weeks after nursing ~30 days. The hyperglycemia results from low rates of glucose utilization (due to low insulin) and high rates of glucose carbon recycling. Fatty acids are the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Keith, Edward O.
Format: Conference Object
Language:unknown
Published: NSUWorks 2011
Subjects:
Marine Biology
Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Saddle Point
Elephant Seal
Online Access:https://nsuworks.nova.edu/occ_facpresentations/370

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