Question

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which are functions of the liver in the metabolism of carbohydrates? more than one answer may be correct.
breaks down glycogen to glucose
secretes insulin and glucagon
polymerizes glucose to glycogen
converts noncarbohydrates to glucose

Explanation:

• The liver breaks down glycogen (stored glucose) to release glucose into the bloodstream when needed (glycogenolysis).
• The liver can polymerize (combine) glucose molecules to form glycogen for storage (glycogenesis).
• The liver can also convert non - carbohydrate sources (such as amino acids) into glucose through gluconeogenesis.
• Insulin and glucagon are secreted by the pancreas, not the liver.

Answer:

• breaks down glycogen to glucose
• polymerizes glucose to glycogen
• converts noncarbohydrates to glucose