Glycogen in muscle is used to
A) convert glucose to fats.
B) contribute to the maintenance of blood glucose.
C) fuel the activity of that muscle exclusively.
D) convert glucose to amino acids.
E) both fuel muscle activity and maintain blood glucose.

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Glycogen stored in muscle cells is primarily used to fuel the activity of that muscle. Unlike liver glycogen, which can be broken down to glucose and released into the bloodstream to maintain blood glucose levels, muscle glycogen is used exclusively by the muscle itself for energy during activities such as exercise.

Glycogen in Muscle Is Used to