Excess glucose in the blood is stored in

Liver

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Gall bladder

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Ileum

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Duodenum

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Solution

The correct option is A Liver
A. Liver is a digestive organ that secretes bile juice.
B. Gall bladder stores bile juice.
C. Ileum is a part of small intestine.
D. Duodenum is a part of small intestine that lies next to stomach.
Excess glucose is stored in liver in the form of glycogen which is converted to glucose by the action of glucagon hormone.
So, the correct answer is 'Liver'.

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