"A protein is released into the blood several hours after the last meal and it stimulates the breakdown of glycogen." What is being described?

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The description of a protein released into the blood several hours after the last meal that stimulates the breakdown of glycogen is consistent with the actions of glucagon, which is secreted by the pancreas in response to low levels of glucose in the blood. Insulin release from the pancreas, on the other hand, stimulates the uptake of glucose from the blood and storage of glycogen in liver and muscle cells. Ketone body release from the liver is a secondary response to prolonged fasting or starvation, in which the body shifts from using glucose for energy to using fatty acids and ketones. Autoimmune response by the pancreas refers to type 1 diabetes, in which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-secreting cells in the pancreas, leading to high blood glucose levels.

"A Protein Is Released into the Blood Several Hours After