Many diseases are caused by a disruption in the metabolism of glycogen, which can lead to an excess of glycogen being stored in the liver, the muscle, or both. Match each type of glycogen storage disease to the tissue that is affected, and then answer the question below. Be sure to match all of the glycogen storage diseases.

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Osvaldo Dunn

30 May, 03:59

Many diseases are caused by a disruption in the metabolism of glycogen, which can lead to an excess of glycogen being stored in the liver, the muscle, or both. Match each type of glycogen storage disease to the tissue that is affected, and then answer the question below. Be sure to match all of the glycogen storage diseases.

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Terry Tucker · Answer 1

If there is too much of glycogen and fat stored in a cell can be toxic. It damages the organs and leads to diseases.

Explanation:

Glycogen is stored in the liver or muscle tissue, the diseases affect functioning of the liver, kidney and the muscles. These diseases are mainly caused by genetic enzyme that is inherited from both parents.

The glycogen storage diseases are Von Gierke disease, Pompe's disease, Cori's disease, Hers' disease. The symptoms of this glycogen storage diseases are Low blood sugar, An enlarged liver, A swollen belly, weak muscles.

It is a metabolic disorder caused by enzyme deficiencies affecting glycogen synthesis in muscles.