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starve-feed cycle metabolic response to feeding usually involving an increased sensitivity to glucose resulting in markedly increased rates of insulin secretion after varying periods of starvation, such as an overnight fast in humans or a prolonged fast, or during winter in hibernating animals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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