Glucose regulation

Control Of Blood Glucose Blood glucose is the primary source of energy in the human body, and is the only source of energy for the brain. The glucose is transported all over the body via the blood plasma and if there is too much present it is stored in the kidneys as glycogen (polysaccharide carbohydrate). The level of blood glucose has to be maintained by the body. Too higher levels or too lower levels will …

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