Which of the Following Statements About the Hormonal Control of Fuel

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements 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 preferentially use fatty acids for metabolic fuel.
• C) Cells of the nervous system depend almost exclusively on glucose for metabolic fuel.
• D) Glucagon plays a major role during the postabsorptive period by causing the liver to convert glycogen into glucose and stimulating gluconeogenesis.
• E) Cells of the pancreas release insulin during the absorptive period.

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