Explain the role of insulin
in the formation of glycogen and the accumulation of body fat.
Insulin
and glucagon regulate the sugar level in the body
These
two hormones are manufactured in the pancreas and through circulation are
carries to the liver where they perform their functions
Enzymes
convert glucose to glycogen through a condensation reaction stimulated by
insulin
Storage
of triglycerides in the adipose tissue is stimulated by insulin.
Receptors
in the pancreas are sensitive to the changes in sugar levels, thus releasing
the necessary requirements of insulin and glucagon depending on the needs of
the body
A diet
high in sugar and fat will result in a high release of insulin and consequently
an increase in glycogen storage and accumulation of fat
Beta
cells release insulin -> cells uptake glucose and send signals to liver and
skeletal muscle and convert the glycogen (stops glucogenesis and lipolysis)
promotes glycogenesis
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