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How is energy stored in the body?
Food provides energy, and too much food = too much energy so it will be stored. It will be stored and it is what we call fat. Fat can be stored almost anywhere on the human body, their usually stored around our bellys, butts, legs and arms.
What is stored by the body as energy reserves?
Energy is stored for later use by converting it to a compound that can be stored. These are glycogen and humans and starch in plants. In humans, insulin is produced by the pancreas which converts glucose (which can't be stored) into glycogen (which can be stored) which is stored in the liver. to convert the glycogen back to glucose when energy is needed the pancreas produces glucagon, this then converts the glycogen to glucose which is ready to be used by the body for energy.
Extra energy is primarilly stored?
Extra energy is primarily stored in the form of glycogen in muscles and the liver, and also as adipose tissue (body fat) for long-term energy storage. When energy is needed, the body can break down these reserves to release stored energy in the form of ATP to fuel various metabolic processes.
Where does energy in your body come from?
it depends on whether your starving or not. if not, it comes from food (measured in calories). otherwise, your body's' energy will come from stored fat, stored glucose (often in the liver) and lean body tissue (muscle).
What food substance is stored in the body after absorption where they are stored and what are they used for?
Carbohydrates are stored in the body in the form of glycogen, primarily in the liver and muscles. Glycogen serves as a readily available energy source that can be broken down into glucose to fuel various biological processes, especially during periods of increased energy demand.
Why is exess cabohydrate stored in the body?
Excess carbohydrates are stored in the body in the form of glycogen primarily in the liver and muscles. When these storage sites are full, the excess carbohydrates may be converted to fat for long-term energy storage. This is a way for the body to reserve energy for times when food intake is insufficient.
What do your body do to release the energy stored in food?
yes.
Where does the food in your body get stored?
The body stores it as fat. It doesn't matter if the energy came from carbohydrates, protein, etc. The body will always store excess food (potential energy) as fat. It then converts it from fat to glucose to fuel the boy's need when exercising or when there is not enough calories coming in from some other source.
Food stores in the body where?
The body stores food in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles. Once broken down, glucose is used as a source of energy by various tissues in the body. Excess energy is stored in adipose tissue as fat.
Where does energy come from in bodies?
it depends on whether your starving or not. if not, it comes from food (measured in calories). otherwise, your body's' energy will come from stored fat, stored glucose (often in the liver) and lean body tissue (muscle).
Food energy not stored as fat or glycogen is stored as what?
Food energy that is not stored as fat or glycogen is typically stored as protein in the body for muscle repair and growth. Proteins can also be used as an energy source when needed.
What is the end product of fructose?
The liver breaks down fructose in food to yield energy. Fructose is considered the ideal energy source, excess is converted by the liver and stored as fat.
