The form in which carbohydrate is stored in the body, especially in the liver and muscles; it is broken down as needed to glucose molecules.
the main form that glucose, the body's energy source, takes when it is stored
A polysaccharide, (C6H10O5)n, that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals and occurs primarily in the liver and muscle tissue.
Stored form of sugar in the liver and muscles that is released as glucose when needed by cells for energy.
The storage form of carbohydrate. Glycogen is used in the muscles for the production of energy.
The principal stored form of carbohydrate energy (glucose), which is reserved in muscles. When your muscles are full of glycogen, they look and feel full.
a polysaccharide composed of thousands of glucose units that serves as the storage form of glucose in the human liver.
A stored form of metabolic energy derived from glucose. To be used, it must first be converted back into glucose.
a polysaccharide which is found mainly in muscle and liver. It is used by the body to store carbohydrate. It is easily broken down to produce glucose.
Animal starch; a complex carbohydrate stored primarily in the liver and muscles, and broken down into its component glucose (sugar) molecules whenever they are needed by the body.
a polysaccharide made up entirely of glucose units joined together.
A polysaccharide that is the major carbohydrate stored in the body.
body (liver and muscle) reserve carbohydrate
(gli ko jen). n. a starchlike carbohydrate stored in the liver and other animal tissues. It is changed into glucose when the body needs energy. Glycogen . . . represents chemical energy in a stored form (Harbaugh and Goodrich). French glycogene Greek glykys sweet + French gene -gen).
Glycogen consists of branched chains of glucose and it is how glucose is stored in the body.
Glycogen is a carbohydrate consisting of branched chains of glucose units. It is the principal form in which carbohydrate is stored in the body and is the counterpart of starch in plants. It is stored in the liver and muscles and may be readily broken down to glucose.
a highly branched polymer of glucose containing thousands of subLETTERs; it functions as a compact store of glucose molecules in liver and muscle fibers (cells)
The main form of carbohydrate energy which is stored within the muscles and the liver.
Polysaccharide composed exclusively of glucose units used to store energy in animal cells. Large granules of glycogen are especially abundant in liver and muscle cells.
The primary storage carbohydrate in animals. Glycogen can be stored in the muscles for immediate energy needs or can be stored in the liver.
the storage carbohydrate of animals; in mammals it is found in high concentration in the muscles and in the liver
natural sugar (glucose) based polymer somewhat similar to starch; acts as a conditioner.
A very long, branched polymer composed exclusively of glucose units, which is the primary storage carbohydrate in animal cells. It is found primarily in the liver and muscle.
The form in which glucose is stored in the liver.
(gly´ ko jen) • A branched-chain polymer of glucose, similar to starch (which is less branched and may be of lower molecular weight). Exists mostly in liver and muscle; the principal storage carbohydrate of most animals and fungi.
a polysaccharide stored in the cells after the breakdown of carbohydrate.
A product of the breakdown of carbohydrates. It is stored in the liver and in muscles and is a key source of energy.
the form in which carbohydrate is stored in the body for future conversion into sugar and subsequent use as a source of energy.
A carbohydrate of several glucose molecules; the main form of glucose storage in the body.
The body's energy source, it is the biological antidote to fatigue. The way glycogen is stored in the skin reflects its potential as an energy source which may aid in the prevention of the appearance of fatigued skin.
Substance formed from glucose, stored chiefly in the liver. When the blood-sugar level is too low, glycogen is converted back to glucose for the body to use as energy.
Glycogen is basically the name for the glucose that is stored in the liver and muscle cells until it is needed and released to other body parts.
is the form in which carbohydrate is stored in the body before being broken down to glucose.
The principal carbohydrate reserve that is stored in muscles and in the blood and is easily converted to glucose for energy.
The complex carbohydrate molecule used to store carbohydrates in the liver and muscle cells. When carbohydrate energy is needed, glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells.
A polysaccharide that is an important energy reserve; a polymer consisting of a long chain of glucose molecules.
energy reserves of complex carbohydrates that are stored primarily in the liver and muscle; formed through the intake of dietary carbohydrates; available for immediate energy production during high-intensity exercise.
form of glucose that is stored in the muscles and liver for later use.
is the principle storage form of carbohydrate energy (glucose) which is reserved in muscles and in the liver. Muscles appear fuller when glycogen levels are high.
A type of stored energy in the muscles and the liver which is derived from carbohydrates.
one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
Form in which foods are stored in the body as energy.
the body's chief storage carbohydrate, primarily in the liver.
The storage form of glucose. Only glycogen from the liver can be used to restore blood glucose levels.
an animal starch made of multimers of glucose; glycogen is the body's way of storing excess glucose, primarily in the liver, until it is needed.
is the main carbohydrate storage material, which is stored in the liver and muscles for use when energy is required.
the principal form in which sugar is stored in animal tissues, in the liver and muscle, made up of strings of glucose molecules.
the stored form of glucose which the body uses for long-term energy. Glycogen is stored mostly in the muscle and the liver.
a carbohydrate that is formed from glucose and stored mainly in the liver and, to a lesser extent, the muscle cells.
A form of carbohydrate produced and stored in the liver and the muscles and converted to glucose as the body needs it.
The store of Carbohydrate within the body. It is produced in the liver and primarily stored there. It is also stored in muscles, where it provides a reserve of energy.
A complex form of glucose, which is stored in the body and used to meet energy needs between meals.
Large molecule formed of glucose and the form in which glucose is stored.
An extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the liver and muscle of animals; the animal equivalent of starch.
Form in which most carbohydrate is stored in the body.
a white amorphous tasteless polysaccharide that is the principal form in which carbohydrate is stored in animal tissues and esp. muscle and liver tissue
a fuel derived as glucose (sugar) from carbohydrate and stored in the muscles and liver. It's the primary energy source for high-intensity cycling. Reserves are normally depleted after about two-and-a-half hours of riding.
A complex carbohydrate that occurs only in animals; the form in which glucose is stored in the body.
A polysaccharide also referred to as animal starch The form that CHO are stored in the body for later use such as muscular activity or generation of heat Stored in the liver, heart and skeletal muscles until needed by the body Must be converted to glucose when needed When glycogen reserves are used up, blood sugar levels fall and hypoglycemia develops
A form of sugar stored in the liver muscles. It is released when glucose levels in the blood fall.
Stored form of carbohydrate in the liver and muscles.
Storage form of glucose. Main reservoir is located in the liver.
converted glucose for storage. Glycogen plays a role in controlling blood sugar levels.
Polysaccharide consisting of numerous monosaccharide glucoses linked together. The animal equivalent of starch.
It is a term for many units of glucose strung together. The body stores glycogen in two areas, the liver and the muscles. Only about 5 grams, or 20 calories worth of glucose flows in the blood. Liver stores about 75 to 100 grams, or 300 to 400 calories; an hour of aerobics can burn up half the liver glycogen content. The muscles store around 360 grams, or 1,440 calories. Carbohydrate loading is one technique used to increase muscle glycogen content. By not consuming enough carbohydrates, you deplete both liver and muscle glycogen reserves. While complex carbs are considered to be more desirable than simple carbs, simple carbs are more efficient after a workout for replacing muscle glycogen. Simple carbs are absorbed faster, and promote a greater insulin output. A carbohydrate drink with at least 50 grams of carb will do the trick.
Muscle glycogen is extremely important for bodybuilding, since it's the primary fuel that powers anaerobic training, such as lifting weights. Glycogen that's stored in a muscle is available only to that muscle because muscles lack a certain enzyme, glucose-6-phosphatase, that's needed to release glucose into the blood. Muscles can absorb glucose without insulin, which why exercise helps prevent diabetes.
Liver glycogen is a fuel reserve that helps maintain blood glucose levels. This is important because the brain relies on a constant supply of glucose to function properly.
A storage form of glucose, present primarily in the muscles and liver.
Is the principal storage form of carbohydrate energy, "glucose," whichis reserved in muscles and in the liver. When your muscles are full of glycogen, they look and feelfull/pumped.
A carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle tissue.
The form of glucose found in the liver and muscles.
the chief carbohydrate stored in the body, particularly in the liver and muscles
the principal form in which carbohydrates are stored in the body
Glycogen is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals and occurs primarily in the liver and muscle tissue. It is readily converted to glucose as needed by the body to satisfy its energy needs. Also called animal starch.
A substance made up of sugars. It is stored in the liver and muscles and releases glucose (sugar) into the blood when needed by cells. Glycogen is the chief source of stored fuel in the body.
The main storage form of carbohydrate energy that is reserved in muscles and in the liver.
A large, complex carbohydrate molecule stored in the liver and muscles. Glycogen releases glucose (sugar) into the blood when needed by cells, and is the chief source of stored fuel in the body.
The polymerized sugars derived from glucose when it is stored in the liver and muscle tissue. It is depolymerized and turned back into glucose as needed by the body.
A polysaccharide made up of multiple units of glucose. It is the major storage form of carbohydrate in animals and is found primarily in the liver and muscle. When needed, glucagon stimulates the breakdown of liver glycogen into glucose, which is released into the circulation.
When glucose is not needed as an immediate energy source it will be stored in the liver and muscle tissue as glycogen for later use.
Glycogen is the form in which the body stores excess sugar. The liver converts excess glucose to the starchy compound called glycogen.
Excess glucose stored in muscles and the liver for future use.
The principle form of carbohydrate energy (glucose) stored within the bodies muscles and liver.
The storage form of carbohydrate in the muscles and the blood, composed of chains of glucose molecules.
Energy stores in your muscles stoked by carbohydrates in your diet. Hitting the wall means you're empty.
Carbohydrate energy (glucose) stored in the muscles and liver.
Storage form for glucose in the body.
a form of stored carbohydrate
A white polysaccharide that is the most common form in which carbohydrates are stored in animal tissues, particularly muscle and liver tissues.
Chemical substance we use to store glucose in the body.
a sequence of glucose molecules that forms the principal carbohydrate storage material in the body.
The principal storage form of carbohydrate energy, which is reserved in muscles and in the liver. When your muscles are full of glycogen, they look and feel pumped.
chemical stored in the body and converted to glucose as the body needs it
The storage form of carbohydrates (e.g. liver & muscle glycogen) in humans. Low levels of glycogen will contribute to the early onset of fatigue during exercise.
a term for many units of glucose strung together stored in the liver and muscles. It is the fuel that powers such anerobic training as weight lifting.
A storage form of glucose in the body.
Glycogen is a large, complex carbohydrate molecule produced from glucose in the liver and muscles when blood sugar levels are high. Glycogen is broken down into lactic acid when it is used as an energy source in the liver or muscles.
a large, highly branched polymer (repeating units) of glucose molecules, used to store energy in muscle and liver cells.
a tree-like, large molecule composed of glucose. It is the way the body stores extra glucose. Glycogen plays a role in controlling blood sugar levels.
Clycogen is animal starch stored from carbohydrates by animals mainly in their liver and muscle tissue. It is readily converted into glucose by the body. It is a an energy source.
A sugar stored in the liver and muscles that releases glucose into the blood when cells need it for energy. Glycogen is the chief source of stored fuel in the body.
a polysaccharide that is the chief storage form of carbohydrate in animals; it is stored primarily in the liver and muscles.
The form carbohydrates take when stored in the muscles.
The form of glucose that is stored in the liver and muscles.
A white, amorphous, tasteless carbohydrate, related to starch and dextrin. One of the constituents of the yeast cell.
Form of carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles vital to human metabolism.
plays a role in controlling blood sugar levels. The form in which carbohydrate are stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body. When the body has depleted the free glucose in the blood, the liver breaks down glycogen into more glucose.
the form in which carbohydrate is stored in humans and animals
A complex carbohydrate made up of a chain of glucose units. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrate in humans and is found in the liver and muscles.
A compound produced by the liver from glucose and stored in the liver and muscles. It acts as an energy source for muscles, and releases glucose from the liver to maintain blood sugar.
Glycogen (commonly known as animal starch although this name is inaccurate) is a polysaccharide that is the principal storage form of glucose (Glc) in animal cells. Glycogen is found in the form of granules in the cytosol in many cell types, and plays an important role in the glucose cycle. Glycogen forms an energy reserve that can be quickly mobilized to meet a sudden need for glucose, but one that is less compact than the energy reserves of triglycerides.