PATHOLOGY MCQ
TISSUE DEGENERATIONS
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Question
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How does glycogen degeneration occurs?
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Excessive glycogen in the liver causes glucotoxicity and damage the liver
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Glycogen degradation in the liver causes glucotoxicity and damage the liver
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The liver breaks down glycogen to maintain adequate blood glucose levels, whereas, muscles break down glycogen to maintain energy for contraction.
Detailed explanation-2: -During stress or short periods of fasting, glucagon signals the liver to break down glycogen stores into glucose (glycogenolysis).
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