When glucose absorption exceeds the body's immediate needs, excess glucose is ____.

A) stored as glycogen
B) eliminated via the large intestine
C) used by gut bacteria
D) continuously circulated in the bloodstream
E) excreted in the urine

Glucose Absorption

The process by which glucose is taken up from the bloodstream into cells, primarily in the small intestine, for energy production and storage.

Excess Glucose

A condition where there is more glucose in the bloodstream than what the body can use for energy, potentially leading to health issues.

Glycogen

A complex carbohydrate that is the primary storage form of glucose in the body, mainly found in the liver and muscles.