the dreaded g's for chem

Glycogen

short term stored glucose in a polysaccharide form

glucagon

hormone produced by the pancreas that stimulates the liver to release glycogen during times of low blood sugar

Gluconeogenesis

formation of G-6-P from non carbohydrate sources (fats and proteins) that produces ketones as a by product

Glycogenesis

the conversion of glucose to glycogen for short term storage

glycogenolysis

breakdown of glycogen to glucose for the use of energy to increase blood sugar