Practice mode Digestion

What happens in the liver when blood glucose concentration rises after a meal?

Correct answer D. Excess glucose is converted to glycogen under the influence of insulin

Explanation

Insulin stimulates liver cells to take up glucose and convert it into glycogen for storage. When glucose falls, glucagon causes glycogen to be broken down again.

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