Production of Blood Sugar. In the case of blood sugar, a hormone stimulates the liver as well as the kidneys. The sugar that fuels many of the body's processes exists as glucose. The liver stores excess glucose and also synthesizes new glucose if the body's supply is low.Researchers have determined that the kidneys can synthesize glucose as well. The kidneys and the liver are stimulated to do this by low levels of the hormone insulin.roduction of Blood Sugar. In the case of blood sugar, a hormone stimulates the liver as well as the kidneys. The sugar that fuels many of the body's processes exists as glucose. The liver stores excess glucose and also synthesizes new glucose if the body's supply is low.
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are referred to as the three energy-yielding nutrients because they provide your body with energy that is measured in calories. You'll also learn about another substance that can provide your body with calories, even though it is not a nutrient.
When oxidized in the body in the process called metabolism, glucose produces carbon dioxide, water, and some nitrogen compounds and in the process provides energy which can be used by the cells. The energy yield is about 686 kilocalories (2870 kilojoules) per mole which can be used to do work or help keep the body warm.ructose is a carbohydrate, and is a simple sugar found in fruits. It is often called just fruit sugar. Fructose is called a simple sugar or a monosaccharide because it is one of the smallest units which has the characteristics of this class of carbohydrates.