When the blood glucose level is low, the liver:
A)excretes amino acids
B)synthesizes cholesterol
C)changes glucose to glycogen
D)changes glycogen to glucose

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When the blood glucose level is low, the liver can break down glycogen and release glucose into the bloodstream to raise the blood glucose level. This process is called glycogenolysis. Therefore, the liver changes glycogen to glucose in order to increase blood glucose levels.

When the Blood Glucose Level Is Low, the Liver