Glycogen is a complex sugar built from several glucose molecules click to close

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Controlling Blood Sugar
Glycogen is a complex sugar built from several
glucose molecules click to close
Glucose is a simple sugar that can provide
energy click to close
Insulin is the hormone that promotes the burning
and storage of glucose click to close
Glucagon is the hormone that helps release
glucose for use click to close
? NORMAL GLUCOSE
? HIGH GLUCOSE
? LOW GLUCOSE
The liver can release a slow and steady stream of
glucose into the bloodstream in order to provide
the energy that the body needs while at rest
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Controlling Blood Sugar
Glycogen is a more complex sugar built from
several glucose molecules click to close
Glucose is a simple sugar that can provide
energy click to close
Insulin is the hormone that promotes the burning
and storage of glucose click to close
Glucagon is the hormone that helps release
glucose for use click to close
? NORMAL GLUCOSE
? HIGH GLUCOSE
? LOW GLUCOSE
When we digest a meal, glucose is absorbed into
our blood stream. If blood glucose levels become
too high, the pancreas secretes Insulin which
enables the liver to CAPTURE and STORE glucose
rather than release it.
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Controlling Blood Sugar
Glycogen is a more complex sugar built from
several glucose molecules click to close
Glucose is a simple sugar that can provide
energy click to close
Insulin is the hormone that promotes the burning
and storage of glucose click to close
Glucagon is the hormone that helps release
glucose for use click to close
? NORMAL GLUCOSE
? HIGH GLUCOSE
? LOW GLUCOSE
If the blood glucose level is too low, the
pancreas releases glucagon which enables the
liver to break down glycogen reserves and release
more glucose into the bloodstream.
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