MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE ENERGETICS ATP AND CP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The stored form of carbohydrates in the body is called
A
Glycogen
B
Amino Acids
C
Maltose
D
Glucagon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn’t need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is glycogen? Glycogen is the stored form of glucose that’s made up of many connected glucose molecules. Glucose (sugar) is your body’s main source of energy. It comes from carbohydrates (a macronutrient) in certain foods and fluids you consume.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycogen is a polysaccharide of glucose.

Detailed explanation-4: -The human body uses carbohydrates in the form of glucose. Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen.

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