Asked by Danielle Disahw on Jun 03, 2024

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Where in the body is glucose stored? Select all that apply.

A) Brain
B) Liver
C) Skeletal muscles
D) Smooth muscles
E) Bone marrow

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to the bones of the skeleton, responsible for movement and stability of the body.

Liver

A large, vital organ in the body performing essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

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Dominic MilewskiJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B,C
Explanation :
Human beings store glucose in liver and skeletal muscle tissue as glycogen.Glycogen is converted back into glucose to meet energy needs.Blood is produced in the bone marrow (not glucose).The brain requires glucose to function but does not store glucose.