Surgery Protein metabolism after trauma is characterized by the following except A Increased liver gluconeogenesis B Inhibition of skeletal nuscle breakdown by IL-1 and TNF C Increased urinary nitrogen loss D Hepatic synthesis of acute phase reactants 💡 Explanation Protein metabolism after trauma is characterized by the following except ✓ Correct Answer: B. Inhibition of skeletal nuscle breakdown by IL-1 and TNF