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Does glycogen carry energy molecule through your blood?

No, glycogen is a stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles. When you need energy, glycogen is broken down into glucose, which is then transported through the blood to provide energy to cells. Glycogen itself does not travel through the blood as an energy molecule.


What is the molecule that all organisms need in order to carry out all their functions?

Glucose.glucose


What two things do body cells need for respiration where are these things carried and how do the two things needed get into cells?

Body cells need oxygen and glucose for respiration. Oxygen is carried by red blood cells in the bloodstream, while glucose is carried as blood sugar in the bloodstream. Both oxygen and glucose enter cells through their respective transporters: oxygen enters through respiratory membranes, and glucose enters through glucose transporters in the cell membrane.


Which two hormones are responsible for the balancing of the glucose in the blood?

Actually there are about eight glucose regulating hormones in the blood. But the three you need to know are the following. Insulin- Lowers glucose blood concentration Glucagon- Increases glucose blood concentration Thyroxine- Increases glucose blood concentration They are used for different purposes however. Find out more on some revision sites or wikipedia


What substances does the body need to carry out cellular respiration?

The body needs glucose and oxygen to carry out cellular respiration. Glucose is the primary source of energy, and oxygen is needed as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain to produce ATP.

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Is red blood cell specialised cell?

Yes, it has it specific duties. Mostly to carry oxygen and glucose around the body to organs which need it.


Why do you need to breathe in oxegyn?

Lungs.


Does glycogen carry energy molecule through your blood?

No, glycogen is a stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles. When you need energy, glycogen is broken down into glucose, which is then transported through the blood to provide energy to cells. Glycogen itself does not travel through the blood as an energy molecule.


What is the molecule that all organisms need in order to carry out all their functions?

Glucose.glucose


Why do you feel hungry when glucose levels fall in the blood?

It is your body's way of telling you that you need to eat to raise the glucose level in the blood. Glucose is necessary for your cells and you to live.


What blood vessels do?

the stem VES in vessel means to carry. therefore blood vessels carry blood to where they need to go


Why do red blood cells need glucose?

Red blood cells require glucose as their primary source of energy to carry out functions such as transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and removing waste products like carbon dioxide. Glucose is metabolized in the red blood cells to produce ATP, which is essential for maintaining their structure and function.


What's the best treatment for glucose in the blood?

There are many ways to treat glucose in the blood, as there is no cure for it. The first thing you need to do is constantly measure your blood glucose level. It is also important to watch what you eat and exercise.


What two things do body cells need for respiration where are these things carried and how do the two things needed get into cells?

Body cells need oxygen and glucose for respiration. Oxygen is carried by red blood cells in the bloodstream, while glucose is carried as blood sugar in the bloodstream. Both oxygen and glucose enter cells through their respective transporters: oxygen enters through respiratory membranes, and glucose enters through glucose transporters in the cell membrane.


How does glucose travel from the digestion system to the cells that need it?

It is carried in the blood.


What blood vessel?

the stem VES in vessel means to carry. therefore blood vessels carry blood to where they need to go


how to control blood glucose levels?

If you have a blood glucose problem. First you will need to have your doctor check to make sure this is correct by having a blood test done. Then you will need to make sure to check your cholesterol. Your doctor can check this also at the appointment.