alleryStart learning →The absorptive state can last up to how long?
ATwelve hours
BFour hours
CNine hours
DSeven hours
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Four hours
1. It depends on what and how much was eaten.
2. It is a matter of hours, not a whole day.
3. The absorptive state can linger for up to 4 hours.
4. So the answer is four hours.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 24 'Metabolism and Nutrition'_
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