In Addison's disease, the adrenal cortices degenerate. Which will result if a patient with this disease undergoes prolonged fasting?

A. hypoglycemia
B. hyperglycemia
C. excessive lipolysis
D. decreased insulin sensitivity
E. excessive liver gluconeogenesis


A

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