Which statement best describes what will happen following a meal rich in proteins but low in carbohydrates?
A) The body would produce very little energy because proteins do not provide energy.
B) Glucose levels would rise only slightly because rising levels of amino acids would stimulate both insulin and glucagon secretion.
C) Glucose levels would drop slightly due to the secretion of insulin from both the carbohydrates and proteins in the digestive tract.
D) The body would become toxic due to the breakdown of proteins into urea.
E) Glucose levels would increase dramatically due to gluconeogenesis.
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