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melly21297

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A fall in glucose levels causes the secretion of glucagon, which converts ____________ into _____________.
 
  a. glucose; glycogen
  b. glycogen; glucose
  c. glucagon; glycogen
  d. glucose; glucagon
  e. glycogen; glucagon

Question 2

Our long-term fuel reservoir contains ________ and is located in ________.
 
  a. glycogen; the liver
  b. glycogen; the brain
  c. triglycerides; fat cells
  d. insulin; the pancreas
  e. triglycerides; the liver



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. glycogen; glucose

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. triglycerides; fat cells





 

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