Surgery Protein metabolism after trauma is characterized by A Decreased liver gluconeogenesis B Inhibition of skeletal muscle breakdown by interleukin 1 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF, cachectin) C Decreased urinary nitrogen loss D Hepatic synthesis of acute-phase reactants 💡 Explanation Protein metabolism after trauma is characterized by ✓ Correct Answer: D. Hepatic synthesis of acute-phase reactants