When Glucose Is Being Used Up and Not Replaced from Food

Multiple Choice

When glucose is being used up and not replaced from food intake, the blood sugar level can be maintained by synthesizing glucose from smaller molecules such as pyruvate or lactate.This process is called gluconeogenesis.Which organ is principally responsible for supplying glucose to the rest of the body when glucose reserves are low?

A) liver
B) pancreas
C) spleen
D) gall bladder