Glycogen

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Which organ contains the highest amount of glycogen in the body?

Muscle (correct)

Kidneys

Liver

Brain

During which process is muscle glycogen used as a source of glucose?

Glycogenolysis

Glycolysis (correct)

Glycogenesis

Gluconeogenesis

Where does glycogen metabolism occur in the cell?

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Endoplasmic reticulum

Cytosol (correct)

When are liver glycogen stores depleted?

During fasting Signup and view all the answers

What happens to muscle glycogen after strenuous exercise?

It is synthesized to replenish muscle stores Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is deficient in Cori (type III) disease?

Debranching enzyme Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is deficient in Hers or (type VI) glycogen storage disease?

Glycogen phosphorylase Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is affected in McArdle disease (type V glycogen storage disease)?

Glycogen phosphorylase Signup and view all the answers

Why is fasting hypoglycemia usually mild in Hers or (type VI) glycogen storage disease?

Patients can still synthesize glucose from gluconeogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom experienced by individuals with McArdle disease (type V glycogen storage disease)?

Unusual fatigue and muscle cramps during exercise Signup and view all the answers

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Which organ contains the highest amount of glycogen in the body?

During which process is muscle glycogen used as a source of glucose?

Where does glycogen metabolism occur in the cell?

When are liver glycogen stores depleted?

What happens to muscle glycogen after strenuous exercise?

Which enzyme is deficient in Cori (type III) disease?

Which enzyme is deficient in Hers or (type VI) glycogen storage disease?

Which enzyme is affected in McArdle disease (type V glycogen storage disease)?

Why is fasting hypoglycemia usually mild in Hers or (type VI) glycogen storage disease?

What is the main symptom experienced by individuals with McArdle disease (type V glycogen storage disease)?

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