In Starvation, the Body Makes a Major Adaptation to Conserve

Multiple Choice

In starvation, the body makes a major adaptation to conserve its protein stores

A) by synthesizing essential amino acids to meet the body demands.
B) by neutralizing metabolic by-products such as urea, creatinine.
C) by utilization of ketone bodies, i.e., non-protein derived energy sources, for the metabolic needs of the brain and nervous system.
D) by the incomplete combustion of 2-carbon molecules derived from adipose stores.