With regard to the metabolism of carbohydrates:

• A. in the absence of liver glycogen stores, glycogen administration does not cause hyperglycaemia
• B. glucocorticoids have a minor effect on gluconeogenesis
• C. growth hormone causes increased use of glucose for energy
• D. glucose is absorbed by most cells by active sodium glucose co-transport
• E. during starvation, stores last for less than 24 hours