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Title: Compare and contrast the short- and long-term energy stores of the body. Post by: nite_n_day on Aug 20, 2014 Compare and contrast the short- and long-term energy stores of the body.
Title: Re: Compare and contrast the short- and long-term energy stores of the body. Post by: ThePsychic on Aug 20, 2014 Liver cells convert glucose to glycogen, which is then stored within the liver and the muscles. This short-term store is used to fuel the brain and is rapidly depleted. Glucagon secretion catalyzes the conversion of glycogen to glucose. The long-term energy store is within fat cells and is composed of triglycerides. Glycerol is a major product of triglyceride metabolism and is converted to glucose within the liver.
Title: Re: Compare and contrast the short- and long-term energy stores of the body. Post by: nite_n_day on Aug 27, 2014 Perfect!
Thanks for the assistance. Your answer was correct. Title: Re: Compare and contrast the short- and long-term energy stores of the body. Post by: ThePsychic on Aug 27, 2014 My pleasure. May the force be with you :p
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