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Glycogenesis

Glycogenesis

The formation of glycogen from glucose. occurs in muscle and liver cells when there is more than enough glucose to meet energy needs


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Sugar Level in the Body

... level in our body is controlled by antagonistic hormones: insulin and glucagon. Insulin will convert the excess blood glucose into glycogen (glycogenesis), vice versa glucagon will convert glycogen back into glucose when the blood glucose level is down (glycogenolysis). The normal level of ...

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by Dr.Stein
Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:26 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sugar Level in the Body
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