In order to help prevent hypoglycemia (reduced blood glucose concentration) during exercise, skeletal muscle glycogenolysis increases, which permits for the diffusion of glucose out of the sk. muscle cell and into the bloodstream. True False

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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In order to help prevent hypoglycemia (reduced blood glucose concentration) during exercise, skeletal muscle glycogenolysis increases, which permits for the diffusion of glucose out of the sk. muscle cell and into the bloodstream.

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INTRODUCTION:

Glucose is considered as the body's major source of energy. Hypoglycemia is a condition where the blood glucose levels are much lower than that of standard or normal range (values). Glycogen is the molecular form of carbohydrates which are stored in human body. Glycogen are stored in the muscles and liver in human body and is the main substrate during high intense exercise.