Biochemistry All of the following metabolic changes occur during prolonged fasting when compared with fasting for 12-24 hours, except: A Brain use of ketone bodies increases B Liver gluoneogenesis increases C Muscle protein degradation decreases D Brain use of glucose decreases 💡 Explanation All of the following metabolic changes occur during prolonged fasting when compared with fasting for 12-24 hours, except: ✓ Correct Answer: B. Liver gluoneogenesis increases