Where is most of the body's glycogen stored?
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In addition, small amounts of glycogen are found in certain glial cells in the brain. Sometimes called "animal starch" for its resemblance with starch found in plants, it is stored in liver and muscle cells and can be converted to glucose if needed. In the liver this conversion is regulated by the hormone glucagon.
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In addition, small amounts of glycogen are found in certain glial cells in the brain. Sometimes called "animal starch" for its resemblance with starch found in plants, it is stored in liver and muscle cells and can be converted to glucose if needed. In the liver this conversion is regulated by the hormone glucagon.