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Differences between Liver & Muscle glycogen
Sources Liver Glycogen Muscle Glycogen
1- Blood glucose only
Amount ц Blood glucose
Concentration ч Other hexoses (i.e. 350 gram maximum
Functions Fructose)
шNon-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 The same 167
The same
Effect of Stimulate Glycogenesis No effect
Hormones Stimulate Glycogenolysis
Stimulate Glycogenolysis
• Insulin
• Epinephrin
• Glucagon
