Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Carbohydrates

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Carbohydrates

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Multiple Choice

A polysaccharide that is used for storing energy in human muscle and liver cells is __________.

glucose

starch

chitin

cellulose

glycogen

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Understand the role of polysaccharides in the human body. Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides linked together, and they serve various functions such as energy storage and structural support.

Identify the function of glycogen. Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, including humans. It is primarily stored in the liver and muscle cells.

Differentiate between the options provided: glucose, starch, chitin, and cellulose. Glucose is a monosaccharide, not a polysaccharide. Starch is a plant-based polysaccharide used for energy storage in plants. Chitin is a structural polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of arthropods. Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants.

Recognize that glycogen is the correct answer because it is the polysaccharide specifically used for energy storage in human muscle and liver cells.

Conclude that glycogen is the appropriate choice for the function described in the problem, as it is the primary storage form of glucose in the human body.