Which of the Following Are Events of the Absorptive State

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are events of the absorptive state? (Check all that apply.)

• A) Triglycerides stored in adipose tissue
• B) Glucose converted to glycogen
• C) Lipids and proteins used for fuel
• D) Synthesis of proteins
• E) Glycogenolysis

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Definitions:

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Prospect Theory

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