Which of these statements does NOT characterize the postabsorptive state
A)There is a substantial reduction in blood glucose concentration compared to the absorptive state.
B)Gluconeogenesis occurs post absorption.
C)Glucose sparing occurs.
D)Insulin secretion is reduced.

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The postabsorptive state is characterized by a decrease in insulin secretion, which stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver and muscle, and promotes gluconeogenesis, the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and fatty acids. Glucose sparing also occurs in this state, as the body switches to using fatty acids and ketones for energy, preserving glucose for essential organs such as the brain. However, blood glucose concentration does not necessarily decrease in the postabsorptive state, as it is maintained by gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis. Therefore, statement A does not accurately characterize the postabsorptive state.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Characterize the Postabsorptive State