GLYCOGEN METABOLISM
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Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in the human body, primarily in the liver and muscle. The liver stores glycogen to provide glucose to maintain blood sugar levels during periods of starvation. Muscle stores glycogen to act as a fuel reserve for muscle contraction, becoming depleted during prolonged exercise.
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GLYCOGEN METABOLISM
- 2. Glycogen metabolism Function of glycogen Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in the human body . The major sites of storage are liver and muscle. 1. The major function of liver glycogen is to provide glucose during starvation. When blood glucose level lowers, liver glycogen is broken down and helps to maintain blood glucose level. 2. The function of muscle glycogen is to act as reserve fuel for muscle contraction. Muscle glycogen is depleted after prolonged exercise. 2