After a Large Meal is Digested, How Does the Liver

Question

After a large meal is digested, how does the liver reduce blood glucose levels?
A) by converting glucose to glycogen
B) by breaking down glucose into waste products
C) by stimulating the pancreas to store excess glucose
D) by releasing hormones that inhibit the pancreas

Accepted Answer

The liver reduces blood glucose levels after a large meal by converting glucose to glycogen and storing it for later use. This process is regulated by insulin, which stimulates the liver to take up glucose and convert it into glycogen. As glycogen levels in the liver increase, blood glucose levels decrease.