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What happens to Glycogen during Hydrolysis?

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Glycogen, (a Polysaccharide) converts back to Glucose during Hydrolysis.

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What happens to Glucose during Condensation?

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Glucose (a Monosaccharide) is converted to Glycogen

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What is the function of Glucagon?

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Glucagon is a Hormone. (Glucose has GONE)

  • It is secreted in ALPHA cells in the IoL
  • Secreted in response to a decrease in glucose concentration
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What is the function of Insulin?

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Insulin is a Hormone.

  • It is secreted in BETA cells in the IoL
  • Secreted in response to a increase in glucose concentration
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What is Glycogenesis?

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GLYCOGENESIS:

Glyco - Glycogen MAKING ⏩ Condensation

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What is Glycogenolysis?

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GLYCOGENOLYSIS:

Glycogen BREAKING ⏩ Hydrolysis

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What is Gluconeogensis?

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Gluconeogensis is making new GLUCOSE

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