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MGLQZ

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During the fasting phase, the body (excluding the brain) cannot use glucose as a metabolic fuel because
 
  A) there is none left.
  B) it is all stored in neurons.
  C) insulin levels are low and insulin is needed for glucose to enter the cells of the body.
  D) glycogen is needed for glucose to enter the cells of the body.
  E) glucose is needed for insulin to enter the cells of the body.

Question 2

Insulin promotes the
 
  A) use of glucose as a metabolic fuel.
  B) conversion of glucose to fat.
  C) conversion of glycogen to glucose.
  D) both A and B
  E) both B and C



jesse.fleming

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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