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In the human body, the main site for the storage of glycogen is the

A. Brain and red blood cells
B. Liver and skeletal muscles
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C. Adipose tissue and small intestine
D. Kidneys and spleen

📝 Explanation

Glycogen is primarily stored in the liver (for maintaining blood glucose levels) and skeletal muscles (as a local fuel reserve for contraction). The brain does not store significant glycogen and relies on blood glucose. Adipose tissue stores energy as triglycerides.

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  • Brain and red blood cells
  • Liver and skeletal muscles
  • Adipose tissue and small intestine
  • Kidneys and spleen

Glycogen is primarily stored in the liver (for maintaining blood glucose levels) and skeletal muscles (as a local fuel reserve for contraction). The brain does not store significant glycogen and relies on blood glucose. Adipose tissue stores energy as triglycerides.

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