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The function of glycogen degradation is to export glucose to other tissues when blood glucose levels are low.

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What type of carbohydrate is stored in the liver?

Glycogen is stored in liver


Glycogen is stored in the liver and?

Glycogen is stored in the liver and the skeletal muscles


Does a liver cell have glycogen granule?

yes! the liver has many glycogen granuels


What is the difference between liver glycogen and muscle glycogen?

Liver glycogen has low glycogenin content as compared to muscle glycogen.. liver glycogen responds to glucagon but muscle glycogen responds to catecholamines.. liver glycogen is used for the maintenance of blood glucose levels, but muscle glycogen is used for the supply of energy to the muscles liver glycogen can be completely broken down to glucose because of the presence of glucose 6 phosphatase, which does not occur in the muscles


Does insulin mobilize liver glycogen to yield glucose?

No, insulin stimulates the liver to produce glycogen from glucose. Glucagon mobilizes liver glycogen to yield glucose.


Where is glycogen located in animals?

Glycogen is stored primarily in the cells of the liver


The major storage sites for glycogen in the body are?

The major storage sites for glycogen in the body are the liver and skeletal muscles. The liver stores glycogen to maintain blood glucose levels, while skeletal muscles store glycogen to provide energy during physical activity.


What is the function of the liver pancreas and kidney?

The heart's function is to pump the blood to the rest of the body. The function of kidney is to filter the blood to get rid of waste materials to be disposed of in urine. The function of liver is to store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen and detoxify toxins.


Where does the body stores glycogen?

The glycogen is stored in the Liver


Where is glycogen?

Glycogen is stored in a liver or muscle cell.


Can glycogen be converted?

No. Insulin converts glucose into glycogen for storage in the body. Glucagon converts glycogen into glucose. (it's the various cells in the body that do the conversion in either case, insulin and glucagon are hormones that induce the shift in the metabolism.)


What is a polysaccharide that stores energy in your muscles and liver?

Glycogen is the polysaccharide that serves as the main storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles for energy. When energy is needed, glycogen can be broken down to release glucose for use by the body.