Insulin
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Insulin is the pancreatic hormone that promotes the storage of organic fuels, such as glucose, in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscle cells. It helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy production or storage.
Glycogen is formed in the liver primarily in response to high blood glucose levels, which typically occur after a meal. The process of glycogen synthesis is stimulated by the hormone insulin, which promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen for later use when blood glucose levels decrease.
The hormone that promotes triglyceride breakdown is glucagon. It signals the liver to break down glycogen into glucose, which can then be used for energy in times of fasting or low blood sugar levels.
The hormone that signals the release of glucose from storage is glucagon. Glucagon is produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas and works to increase blood glucose levels when they are low, such as during fasting or between meals.
The hormone that stimulates glycogenesis is insulin. Insulin promotes the storage of glucose as glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscles, helping to lower blood sugar levels and regulate energy metabolism in the body.