During the fasting phase of metabolism,
A) blood glucose levels are increased.
B) body cells are able to use glucose.
C) the pancreas secretes ghrelin rather than insulin.
D) the liver converts glucose to glycogen.
E) the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin.

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During the fasting phase of metabolism, the pancreas secretes glucagon rather than insulin. Glucagon signals the liver to convert glycogen back into glucose and release it into the bloodstream to maintain blood sugar levels.

During the Fasting Phase of Metabolism