Glycogen Breakdown Occurs When

Question

Glycogen breakdown occurs when
A)blood levels of glucose drop.
B)glucagon is released.
C)blood levels of glucose are high.
D)both blood levels of glucose drop and glucagon is released.
E)both glucagon is released and blood levels of glucose are high.

Accepted Answer

Glycogen breakdown occurs when both blood levels of glucose drop and glucagon is released. Glucagon stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in the liver, releasing glucose into the bloodstream to raise blood sugar levels. Low blood glucose levels also trigger glycogen breakdown as a means of providing glucose for energy.