The sequence of glucose oxidation to lactate in peripheral tissues, delivery of lactate to the liver, formation of glucose from lactate in the liver, and delivery of glucose back to peripheral tissues is known as the .

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The Cori cycle describes the process where lactate produced by anaerobic glycolysis in muscles is transported to the liver, converted back to glucose, and then sent back to the muscles.

The Sequence of Glucose Oxidation to Lactate in Peripheral Tissues