Which Statement About the Hormonal Control of Fuel Metabolism Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the hormonal control of fuel metabolism is false?

• A) During the absorptive period,the liver converts glycogen into glucose.
• B) During the postabsorptive period,the body cells break down glycogen for metabolic fuel.
• C) Alpha and beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans produce hormones with opposite effects.
• D) Glucagon plays a major role during the postabsorptive period through its actions in the liver.
• E) Cells of the pancreas release insulin during the absorptive period.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specified populations or parameters.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis by stating there is a statistically significant effect or relationship between variables.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical hypothesis testing.

Alternative Hypotheses

A statement that directly contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting that there is a significant difference or effect.