During the absorptive state
A) Glycogenolysis is occurring.
B) Fats are the primary energy source.
C) Glucose is the main energy source.
D) Amino acid degradation is occurring.
E) Glucose sparing occurs.

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During the absorptive state, glucose is the main energy source as it is being absorbed and taken up by cells for energy or stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. This state occurs after eating a meal and lasts for about 4 hours.

During the Absorptive State