Question

During the absorptive state: (choose the one correct answer)

A. most cells utilize fat for energy
B. glycogen is broken down to glucose
C. cortisol levels tend to be high
D. insulin levels are high

Answer 1

Insulin levels are high in the absorptive state.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the absorptive state, insulin levels are high. When the body is in the absorptive state, glucose, fats, and proteins are absorbed from the intestines and used immediately for fuel. Excess glucose is stored as glycogen and excess fat is stored as triglycerides. Insulin is released by the pancreas to stimulate the uptake of glucose by cells and promote its conversion to glycogen.