The organ of the human body that stores glycogen as a reserve carbohydrate is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organ of the human body that stores glycogen as a reserve carbohydrate is:
A. Spleen
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Liver
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The liver is the primary site of glycogen storage and releases glucose into the blood between meals (glycogenolysis) to maintain blood sugar. Muscles also store glycogen but for local use. The pancreas regulates blood sugar via insulin/glucagon, spleen stores blood and recycles iron, kidneys excrete waste.

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