To mobilize more glucose during fasting,
A. only glucagon will increase.
B. cortisol, epinephrine, and glucagon will all increase.
C. only glucagon and cortisol will increase.
D. only cortisol will increase.
E. only epinephrine will increase.
Answer: B
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