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Immediately following a meal, glucose levels in the blood do not increase as much as they otherwise might because
 
  A) insulin promotes the use of glucose by the body.
  B) glucagon promotes lipolysis.
  C) glucagon promotes lipogenesis.
  D) glucagon promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat.
  E) both A and B

Question 2

Which phase of energy metabolism is triggered by the sight, odor, or taste of food, or just by thinking about eating?
 
  A) fasting phase
  B) cephalic phase
  C) absorptive phase
  D) dynamic phase
  E) static phase



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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