Liver Flashcards
1
Q
The liver stores glucose in the form of
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glycogen
2
Q
Production of glycogen from glucose is called
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glycogenesis
3
Q
Stored glycogen can be broken down to return glucose to the bloodstream, in a process called
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glycogenolysis
4
Q
After a meal, blood sugar tends to
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increase
5
Q
When blood sugar is increasing above the norm, the hormone that acts is
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insulin
6
Q
When blood sugar is decreasing below the norm, the hormone that acts is
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glucagon
7
Q
Glucagon stimulates
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glycogenolysis
8
Q
Insulin stimulates
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glycogenesis
