Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver as regards glucose homeostasis?
a. secreting ketone bodies in response to excess plasma glucose levels
b. storing glycogen when excess glucose is available
c. releasing glucose when plasma glucose levels drop
d. converting organic chemicals like amino acids into glucose via gluconeogenesis
e. All of these are functions of the liver relating to glucose homeostasis.
A
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