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Glucose
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source of energy for cells. Insulin decreases glucose level (increases uptake by cells)
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Glycogen
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glucose stored in liver and skeletal muscles
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Glycogenesis
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synthesis of glycogen from glucose in liver and skeletal cells
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glycogenolysis
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glycogen breakdown via glucose catabolism occurs in the liver
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lipolysis
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glycerol, produced by the breakdown of triglycerides by adipocytes is used to form glucose
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gluconeogenesis
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synthesis of glucose from non carbohydrates
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glycolysis
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first step in cellular respiration conversion of 2 glucose into 2 pyretic acid molecules. takes place in the cytoplasm. anaerobic
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Hypoglycemic
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low blood glucose
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hyperglycemic
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high blood glucose
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