If you haven't eaten for a few (about four) hours, the body initiates __________, using __________ glycogen stores to increase blood glucose levels.

a. Gluconeogenesis; liver
b. Glycogenolysis; liver
c. Glycogenesis; liver and muscle
d. Glycogenolysis; muscle


Answer: b. Glycogenolysis; liver

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