Gluconeogenesis
A) refers to the conversion of fatty acids into glucose
B) results in an increase in blood glucose
C) is stimulated by insulin and GH
D) refers to the conversion of fatty acids into glucose and results in an increase in blood glucose
E) results in an increase in blood glucose and is stimulated by insulin and GH

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Gluconeogenesis is the process of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as amino acids, lactate and glycerol. It results in an increase in blood glucose levels. It is not stimulated by insulin or GH (growth hormone), but rather inhibited by insulin and stimulated by glucagon and cortisol. Choice A is incorrect as fatty acids cannot be converted into glucose, only into acetyl-CoA, which can enter the citric acid cycle for energy production, but not gluconeogenesis. Choice D is also incorrect as it includes the incorrect statement from choice A. Choice E is incorrect as it includes incorrect statements regarding the regulation of gluconeogenesis.