The increase in blood sugar level resulting from epinephrine injection can best be explained by which one of the following?
A) Synthesis of carbohydrate from fat
B) Absorption of carbohydrate from the digestive tract
C) Liver glycogenesis
D) Liver glycogenolysis
E) Gluconeogenesis

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Epinephrine stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose and release it into the bloodstream, which is known as glycogenolysis. This process leads to an increase in blood sugar levels.

The Increase in Blood Sugar Level Resulting from Epinephrine Injection