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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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How does the liver process excess absorbed glucose delivered through the hepatic portal system?
Options
A Excretes it directly into the biliary duct
B Converts it into glycogen for storage
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C Converts it into hydrochloric acid
D Secretes it into lacteals
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hepatocytes polymerize excess postprandial glucose into glycogen via glycogenesis for systemic energy storage.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2133 of 2214
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