Which of the following terms means formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources?
A)Somatostatin
B)Gluconeogenesis
C)Polyuria
D)Facies
E)Glycogenolysis

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Gluconeogenesis is the formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources such as proteins, lipids or other molecules. Somatostatin is a hormone that inhibits release of other hormones, polyuria is excessive production of urine, facies refers to characteristic facial features associated with certain diseases or conditions, and glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.

Which of the Following Terms Means Formation of Glucose from Noncarbohydrate