During the Absorptive State

question 13

Multiple Choice

During the absorptive state,

• A) breakdown of glycogen supplies glucose to the blood.
• B) glucagon secretion is high.
• C) the number of circulating lipoproteins is low.
• D) glucose is the major metabolic fuel.
• E) the synthesis of fats and glycogen in muscle is inhibited.

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Definitions:

Lashley

Refers to Karl Spencer Lashley, an American psychologist and behaviorist well-known for his research on learning and brain function.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebral hemispheres, involved in complex brain functions like thought, memory, and consciousness.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres; involved in processing sensory input and helping to assign emotional values to memories.

Radiation

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.