During Prolonged Starvation the Majority of the Stored Caloric Energy

question 38

Multiple Choice

During prolonged starvation the majority of the stored caloric energy comes from fat stores.Which of the following provides the second largest caloric energy total?

• A)muscle glycogen
• B)liver glycogen
• C)blood glucose
• D)muscle protein
• E)All are approximately equal.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The process by which an organism decreases or stops its response to a repetitive stimulus over time.

Sensitization

An increased response to a stimulus following repeated exposures to it.

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Habituation

The process by which there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.