During the Postabsorptive Phase of Metabolism

question 84

Multiple Choice

During the postabsorptive phase of metabolism

• A)glycogen in muscle cells is broken down to glucose,which is released into the blood.
• B)liver glycogen is broken down to glucose,which is released into the blood.
• C)triacylglycerols in adipose tissue are broken down to glucose by lipolysis.
• D)the liver exports lactate to the muscles,which use it for fuel.
• E)glycerol and fatty acids are rapidly assembled into triglycerides in adipose tissue.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A kind of leukocyte that plays a role in the immune system, aiding in the defense of the body from infectious diseases and external threats.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against infections by ingesting microorganisms and releasing enzymes.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells that are part of the immune system, responsible for engulfing and digesting cellular debris and pathogens.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, including B cells, T cells, and NK cells.