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a) - Excess glucose converted the glycogen and stored in liver / muscle cells;
- Glucose oxidised to release energy;
- Some glucose converted to fats and stored in a dipose tissue;
b) - Pancrease;
- Liver ;
c) - To avoid fluctuation in osmotic pressure; affecting normal functioning of the cells;
- For glucose to be enough for respiration;
d) Maintenance of constant internal osmotic pressure ;
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