Question

Glycogen stores in skeletal muscle 

A. Are beyond the resolution of the electron microscope. 

B. Help the body to avoid ketoacidosis during exercise. 

C. Increase during endurance training. 

D. Are replaced more completely if carbohydrate is ingested immediately, rather than hours, after exercise. 

E. Are depleted in people with inadequately treated diabetes mellitus.

Answer 1

A. False Glycogen granules are readily identifiable in sections of biopsied muscle. 

B. True By providing an adequate source of glucose. 

C. True This is an important effect of training; muscle glycogen stores may then exceed 1 kg. 

D. True This has been confirmed in studies involving muscle biopsies.

E. True Insulin promotes glucose uptake by muscle for replenishment of glycogen stores.