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Which of the following is NOT a finding within 24 hrs of starvation in a 19-year-old patient with Anorexia Nervosa?

A
Increase in free fatty acids
B
Increase in ketone bodies
C
Decrease in glycogen
D
Decrease in serum proteins
High-Yield Explanation
Proteins are the last reservoir during starvation. It will not be utilized within 12-24 hours of starvation. Ref: Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach By Michael A. Lieberman, Allan Marks, 2008, Page 35

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