In life threatening starvation,the kidneys synthesize glucose by __________.
A) secreting erythropoietin
B) secreting renin
C) deaminating amino acids
D) contributing to calcium homeostasis
E) producing uric acid

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When a person is experiencing life-threatening starvation, the body will begin breaking down muscle tissue to provide energy. This process, called gluconeogenesis, involves the liver and kidneys synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids. The kidneys deaminate amino acids (remove the amino group) and convert them into glucose, which can be used for energy by the body.

In Life Threatening Starvation,the Kidneys Synthesize Glucose by __________