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Glucose(C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>), also known as D-glucose, dextrose, and blood sugar, is the main source of energy in most animals and plants. It can be found in almost all plants, because it is the product of [[photosynthesis]]. In humans, it is the major source of energy. Upon ingesting glucose, it is absorbed into the blood stream by the [[small intestine]], carried to the [[liver]] via the [[portal vein]], where some is stored, and the rest reenters the [[circulatory system]]. A lot is stored in the muscles and various other cells.
'''Glucose'''(C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>, also known as ''D-glucose'', ''dextrose'', and ''blood sugar'') is the main source of energy in most animals and plants. It can be found in almost all plants, because it is the product of [[photosynthesis]]. In humans, it is the major source of energy. Upon ingesting glucose, it is absorbed into the blood stream by the [[small intestine]], carried to the [[liver]] via the [[portal vein]], where some is stored, and the rest reenters the [[circulatory system]]. A lot is stored in the muscles and various other cells.
When there is not enough glucose in your body, you start experiencing the symptoms of [[hypoglycemia]]. Because the lack of glucose inhibits your cells from operating properly, you will feel fatigued, light headed, and nauseaus. In extreme cases, people can go into comas. A common disorder called [[diabetes]] is caused by your body's inability to use glucose productively. This can happen when your body doesn't produce enough [[insolin]], or you become "glucose intolerant" from lack of excersize and bad diet.
When there is not enough glucose in your body, you start experiencing the symptoms of [[hypoglycemia]]. Because the lack of glucose inhibits your cells from operating properly, you will feel fatigued, light headed, and nauseaus. In extreme cases, people can go into comas. A common disorder called [[diabetes]] is caused by your body's inability to use glucose productively. This can happen when your body doesn't produce enough [[insolin]], or you become "glucose intolerant" from lack of excersize and bad diet.