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natulia [17]
3 years ago
5

What conditions cause cells to break down fat molecules?

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2 answers:
HACTEHA [7]3 years ago
8 0

 

limiting calorie intake and increasing energy needs

chubhunter [2.5K]3 years ago
5 0
Starvation. When the body enters starvation mode or fasting for long periods of time, the body will start to tap on the stored fatty acids to produce ketone bodies. These ketone bodies will build up in the bloodstream, and will also be available if the brain has used up the stored glucose.
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