During the absorptive state A. the principal regulatory hormone is glucagon B. b

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During the absorptive state

A. the principal regulatory hormone is glucagon

B. blood glucose falls.

C. fatty acids are oxidized for fuel.

D. gluconeogenesis is suppressed.
E. two of the above

Vitamins

A. may serve as coenzymes.

B. are usually synthesized within the body.

C. are macronutrients.

D. are not essential for normal functioning of the body.

E. two of the above

During the postabsorptive state

A. protein synthesis is active.
B. glucose is stored by glycogenesis.
C. blood glucose rises.
D. glycerol is used for gluconeogenesis.
E. lipids are stored in adipose tissue.

Why are lipids such efficient energy storage molecules as compared to carbohydrates?

A. They are hydrophobic.

B. They contain 4 kcal per gram of fat.

C. They are less compact than carbohydrates.

D. They hold a lot of water.

E. None of the abovex

Explanation / Answer

1.C.fatty acids are oxidised to fuels

2. A. May serve as coenzyme

3.D. glycerol is used for gluconeogenesis

4.A. they are hydrophobic not easily excreted and stored for a longer time.

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