10 Questions
Which process involves the synthesis of glycogen for storage in the liver?
Glycogenesis
What is the primary hormone responsible for storing sugar as glycogen in tissues, mainly in the liver, when blood sugar rises?
Insulin
Which pathway involves the utilization of glucose by aerobic oxidation?
Citric acid cycle
What is the process of breaking down liver glycogen into blood glucose known as?
Glycogenolysis
In which situation is glucose released from glycogen stores into the blood by glycogenolysis?
When blood sugar drops
Which metabolic pathway involves the synthesis of glucose from some amino acids, lactic acid, and glycerol?
Gluconeogenesis
What is the hormone responsible for releasing glucose into the blood from liver stores when blood sugar decreases?
Glucagon
What is the main purpose of glycogenolysis?
Break down liver glycogen into blood glucose
What is the metabolic control range of blood glucose?
70-105 mg/dl
What is the main function of insulin with regard to blood sugar levels?
Store sugar as glycogen in tissues
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