After 12 hours without eating,Seth is very hungry.It is likely that Seth's blood glucose level is _____ and his blood insulin level is _____.

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When Seth hasn't eaten for 12 hours, his blood glucose levels would be low because there is no new glucose being absorbed from food. This would trigger the pancreas to release insulin to stimulate the liver to release stored glucose. However, if Seth hasn't eaten for so long, his insulin levels would decrease because the liver's stored glucose is likely depleted by this point. Therefore, his blood glucose would be low and his insulin levels would also be low.

After 12 Hours Without Eating,Seth Is Very Hungry