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Why is glucose given to athletes under exhaustion ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Energy Needs During Exercise:** - During physical activities, especially intense ones like athletics, the body requires a significant amount of energy to sustain muscle contractions. This energy primarily comes from glucose. 2. **Role of Glycogen:** - The liver, which is the largest gland in the body, stores glucose in the form of glycogen. Glycogen acts as a readily available energy reserve that can be quickly converted back to glucose when needed. ...
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