Chapter 11: Part 7 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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what is glycogen?
A
A polysaccharide often referred to as animal starch; stored in the liver and muscle; constitutes the short-term store of nutrients. .
2
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what is insulin?
A
A pancreatic hormone that facilitates entry of glucose and amino acids into the cell, conversion of glucose into glycogen, and transport of fats into adipose tissue.
3
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what is glycogen?
A
A pancreatic hormone that promotes the conversion of liver glycogen into glucose.
