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jace

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The absorptive phase of metabolism is mostly controlled by release of
 
  a. glucagon.
  b. leptin.
  c. CCK.
  d. insulin.
  e. glycerol.

Question 2

During the fasting phase of metabolism,
 
  a. blood glucose levels are increased.
  b. body cells are able to use glucose.
  c. the pancreas secretes ghrelin rather than insulin.
  d. the liver converts glucose to glycogen.
  e. the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin.



shaikhs

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. insulin.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e. the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin.



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