glycogenolysis
function of carbohydrates
normal glucose levels
insulin
glucagon
gluconeogensis
70 to 110 mg/dL
breakdown of molecule glycogen into glucose to use as energy, occurs ~4 hours after a meal
protein hormone that increases blood glucose levels
anabolic hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
metabolic process that builds glucose from non glucose sources, body wants to avoid this but will do it if needed
main source of energy, 4kcal/gram, maintain blood glucose levels
