The absorptive phase of metabolism is mostly controlled by release of
A) glucagon.
B) leptin.
C) CCK.
D) insulin.
E) glycerol.

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The absorptive phase of metabolism, which is the period after eating when nutrients are being absorbed and used for energy or stored, is mostly controlled by the release of insulin. Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose into cells, stimulates glycogen synthesis in the liver and muscle, and encourages the synthesis of fat in adipose tissue. Glucagon, leptin, CCK, and glycerol all play roles in metabolism, but not specifically in the absorptive phase.

The Absorptive Phase of Metabolism Is Mostly Controlled by Release