1. relating to or promoting the breakdown of glycogen into glucose
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• Epinephrine triggers glycogenolytic pathways in muscle tissue during the fight-or-flight response.
• The liver's glycogenolytic enzymes release glucose into the bloodstream when blood sugar drops.
• Glucagon stimulates glycogenolytic activity to maintain blood glucose levels between meals.
• During intense exercise, glycogenolytic processes provide rapid energy to working muscles.
• The glycogenolytic cascade is essential for maintaining homeostasis during fasting periods.