Which of the following occurs during the postabsorptive state?
A. Glucose is stored by glycogenesis
B. Glycerol is used for gluconeogenesis
C. Blood glucose rises
D. Protein synthesis is active
E. Lipids are stored in adipose tissue
Answer: B
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