After Darren breaks his ribs in a car accident, he is admitted at Pascal Hospital for a few days under the care of Dr. Palmer. Which of the following changes will Dr. Palmer expect in Darren's body as a response to the trauma of the accident?
A. A decrease in sodium and water retention
B. An increase in the synthesis of proteins in the skeletal muscles
C. A decrease in the level of glucose in the blood plasma
D. An increase in the level of glucose in the blood plasma
Answer: D
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