Which of the following is most descriptive of a state of prolonged fasting?
A) Insulin secretion would be low while the secretion of glucagon, ACTH, and cortisol would be elevated
B) Brain metabolism will shift to reduce utilization of glucose and to increase oxidation of ketones
C) Muscle protein will be broken down to provide substrates for hepatic and renal gluconeogenesis
D) Both insulin secretion would be low while the secretion of glucagon, ACTH, and cortisol would be elevated and brain metabolism will shift to reduce utilization of glucose and to increase oxidation of ketones are correct
E) All of the choices are correct.
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