Carbohydrate Metabolism Control in the Organism

The carbohydrate metabolic routes in various tissues of the organism discussed above differ in intensity, which is defined by metabolic features specific of each tissue and organ. However, from the standpoint of activity of the whole organism, certain specializations of the carbohydrate metabolic routes in individual tissues are profitably complementary. For example, strenuous muscular exertion requires energy which is initially supplied by the breakdown of glycogen to lactic acid. The latter compound is excreted into the blood to be supplied 

To gain a better understanding of the mechanism that controls the glucose level in the blood, it is important to examine processes that contribute to an increased or lowered glucose concentration. 

The dietary intake of carbohydrates leads to a short-term (within 

Starvation stimulates the consumption of glycogen reserves in liver 

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