How Do the Absorptive and Postabsorptive States Maintain Normal Blood

question 28

Multiple Choice

How do the absorptive and postabsorptive states maintain normal blood glucose levels?

• A)During the absorptive state,insulin stimulates glucose uptake by cells and during the postabsorptive state,glucagon stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to form glucose.
• B)During the absorptive state,glucagon stimulates glucose uptake by cells and during the postabsorptive state,insulin stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to form glucose.
• C)During the absorptive state,insulin stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to form glucose and during the postabsorptive state,glucagon stimulates glucose uptake by cells.
• D)During the absorptive state,glucagon stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to form glucose and during the postabsorptive state,insulin stimulates glucose uptake by cells.

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