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Which of the following is the main source of energy for the brain?
Which of the following is the main source of energy for the brain?
- Protein metabolism
- Carbohydrate metabolism (correct)
- Amino acid metabolism
- Fat metabolism
What is the mass of the brain compared to the total body mass?
What is the mass of the brain compared to the total body mass?
- 20%
- 7%
- 2% (correct)
- 10%
What is the primary energy currency used by the brain?
What is the primary energy currency used by the brain?
- ADP
- ATP (correct)
- GTP
- AMP
Which of the following is NOT a fuel utilization pattern of the CNS?
Which of the following is NOT a fuel utilization pattern of the CNS?
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Why does the brain have a high requirement for glucose and oxygen?
Why does the brain have a high requirement for glucose and oxygen?
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