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Differences between Liver & Muscle glycogen
Sources Liver Glycogen Muscle Glycogen
1- Blood glucose only
Amount 1- Blood glucose
Concentration 2- Other hexoses (i.e. 350 gram maximum
Functions Fructose)
3- Non-carbohydrate sources 1% of muscle weight
(i.e. lactate)
It provide a source of
120 gram maximum energy for muscle
exercise
6% of liver weight lactate
It maintains normal blood
glucose levels between meals
End Product Glucose
Effect of Stimulate Glycogenesis The same 167
Hormones Stimulate Glycogenolysis The same
Stimulate Glycogenolysis No effect
• Insulin
• Epinephrin
• Glucagon
