The hormone glucagon causes the breakdown of glycogen, which is the carbohydrate used for energy storage in animals, into glucose for use as an energy source.

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• Person: Christine Miller Organization: CK-12 Foundation
  7.8 Homeostasis and Feedback - Human Biology

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• 7.8 Homeostasis and Feedback - Human Biology humanbiology.pressbooks.tru.ca Christine Miller · CK-12 Foundation via serper

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• glycogen concept
• glucagon concept