Diana has been fasting for a few days and decides to go for a short run before breaking her fast.The glucose she needs for her run will come from________.

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During fasting, the body will break down glycogen stores (stored glucose) to maintain blood glucose levels. Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen to release glucose, which can then be used for cellular respiration during exercise. Therefore, Diana's glucose for the short run will come from glycogenolysis.

Diana Has Been Fasting for a Few Days and Decides