glykogeenisäiliöiden
Glykogeenisäiliöt refer to the storage sites of glycogen within an organism. Glycogen is a branched polysaccharide that serves as the primary short-term energy reserve in animals, fungi, and bacteria. In mammals, the main sites of glycogen storage are the liver and skeletal muscles.
Liver glycogen plays a crucial role in maintaining blood glucose homeostasis. When blood glucose levels drop,
Skeletal muscle glycogen, on the other hand, is primarily used as an energy source for muscle activity.
The synthesis of glycogen from glucose is called glycogenesis, and it occurs when glucose levels are high,