• Question: what is the function of glycogen?

    Asked by 720hrmc34 to Craig on 22 Jun 2015.
    • Photo: Craig Doig

      Craig Doig answered on 22 Jun 2015:

      Hi

      Is this a part of your homework or something ?

      Glycogen is the way your body stores its glucose which is the main source of energy in the body.

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    Saffron commented on :

    Glycogen is mainly stored in the liver, muscle and fat. Insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose into these organs and the glucose is converted to glycogen. When we need more sugar in our blood the glycogen is converted back into glucose and released into the circulation. This is stimulated by the hormone glucagon which like insulin is released from the pancreas