Talia is a busy store clerk on Black Friday. She ate breakfast at 7 am but was not able to take a lunch break because the store was too busy. Its now 3 pm and she's beginning to feel a bit odd. Which of the following does NOT describe Talia's physiological state?
A. Glucose-sparing reactions are occurring.
B. Glucagon secretion is higher than in the absorptive state.
C. Hyperglycemia is occurring.
D. Insulin secretion is lower than in the absorptive state.
E. Gluconeogenesis is occurring.
Answer: C
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