Which one of the following human tissues contains the greatest amount of body glycogen ?
Correct answer: A. Skeletal muscle
- A. Skeletal muscle
- B. Kidney
- C. Liver
- D. Cardiac muscle
Explanation
Skeletal muscle contains the greatest total amount of glycogen because total muscle mass is much larger than liver mass. The liver has a higher glycogen concentration and helps maintain blood glucose, whereas muscle glycogen is used locally for contraction.
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