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Which process involves the synthesis of glycogen for storage in the liver?
Which process involves the synthesis of glycogen for storage in the liver?
- Glycogenolysis
- Glyconeogenesis
- Glycogenesis (correct)
- Glycolysis
What is the primary hormone responsible for storing sugar as glycogen in tissues, mainly in the liver, when blood sugar rises?
What is the primary hormone responsible for storing sugar as glycogen in tissues, mainly in the liver, when blood sugar rises?
- Insulin (correct)
- Glucagon
- Adrenaline
- Cortisol
Which pathway involves the utilization of glucose by aerobic oxidation?
Which pathway involves the utilization of glucose by aerobic oxidation?
- Uronic acid pathway
- Glycolysis
- Pentose phosphate pathway
- Citric acid cycle (correct)
What is the process of breaking down liver glycogen into blood glucose known as?
What is the process of breaking down liver glycogen into blood glucose known as?
In which situation is glucose released from glycogen stores into the blood by glycogenolysis?
In which situation is glucose released from glycogen stores into the blood by glycogenolysis?
Which metabolic pathway involves the synthesis of glucose from some amino acids, lactic acid, and glycerol?
Which metabolic pathway involves the synthesis of glucose from some amino acids, lactic acid, and glycerol?
What is the hormone responsible for releasing glucose into the blood from liver stores when blood sugar decreases?
What is the hormone responsible for releasing glucose into the blood from liver stores when blood sugar decreases?
What is the main purpose of glycogenolysis?
What is the main purpose of glycogenolysis?
What is the metabolic control range of blood glucose?
What is the metabolic control range of blood glucose?
What is the main function of insulin with regard to blood sugar levels?
What is the main function of insulin with regard to blood sugar levels?
