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Glycogen can readily be converted by the human body cells into gucogen for energy. * correction to that answer just posted: the word is : Glucogen (forgot to type in the letter L)
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Is stored as in the body?
adipose tissue, fat, or glycogen
Where is excess glucose in the body stored?
It is stored in the liver as glycogen. It is converted into glycogen by insulin.
In the adult body energy not stored as fat or glycogen is lost as?
Heat
The three kinds of energy nutrients can be stored in the body as?
Glycogen and Fat
What happens to food energy that is not stored as glycogen or fat?
It is used by the body.
What is excess glucose stored as?
glycogen
Is the only way your body can store energy from food is in the form of body fat?
False. Your body can store energy from food for future use in two ways: 1) as fat and 2) as muscle fuel (called glycogen). Its first priority is to fill its glycogen tanks, because glycogen is the body's primary source of energy for physical activity. Once your glycogen stores are filled and the rest of the body's energy needs are covered, all the extra energy from your food will be stored as body fat.
What is a form of temporary store of energy?
The primary storage forms of energy in the body is as glycogen and fat.
Why does the body store fat?
The body stores fat to save energy for when the body needs it. It also uses fat to regulate the body temperature.
Is it true that a lack of carbohydrates causes your body to burn fat to replace the lacking glycogen?
Pretty much.
What happens if the amino acids are oversupplied?
the body converts amino acid residues to glycogen or fat
When blood glucose levels decrease what reserves are tapped?
When blood glucose levels drop, it is vital for the body to help stabilize them prevent fainting. The body will take fat reserves and convert them to glucose to do this.
