Type VI glycogen storage disease (Hers disease) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by lack of phosphorylase kinase in the liver.   In your own words describe how each of the following metabolic parameters/observations will be affected/unaffected in a person with Type VI GSD (a) Blood glucose levels, after fasting (e.g. before breakfast). (b) Blood glucose levels, immediately following a meal. (c) Storage of glycogen in the liver and muscles. (d) ATP concentration in the muscles

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Type VI glycogen storage disease (Hers disease) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by lack of

phosphorylase kinase in the liver.

 

In your own words describe how each of the following metabolic parameters/observations will be affected/unaffected in a person with Type VI GSD

(a) Blood glucose levels, after fasting (e.g. before breakfast).

(b) Blood glucose levels, immediately following a meal.

(c) Storage of glycogen in the liver and muscles.

(d) ATP concentration in the muscles

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