1. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrate found in the liver and muscle in the form of granules. Glycogen synthesis (glycogenesis) and breakdown (glycogenolysis) are regulated by enzymes such as glycogen synthase and glycogen phosphorylase. 2. Disorders of glycogen metabolism can occur due to defects in glycogen branching enzymes or debranching enzymes. Common glycogen storage disorders include Von Gierke's disease, Pompe's disease, and McArdle's disease which are characterized by organ involvement and symptoms such as hypoglycemia, hepatomegaly, and muscle weakness. 3. Glycogen synthesis and breakdown are regulated by hormones,