Question

multiple choice question
during the ______ state, energy may be provided by mechanisms such as the breakdown of stored glycogen, oxidation of ketone bodies, and conversic

postabsorptive

absorptive

Explanation:

The postabsorptive state (fasting state) is when the body uses stored energy (like glycogen breakdown, ketone oxidation) as nutrients from a meal are no longer being absorbed. The absorptive state uses nutrients from recently eaten food. So the correct option is postabsorptive.

Answer:

A. postabsorptive