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What is the main function of Ketone bodies mentioned in the text?
What is the main function of Ketone bodies mentioned in the text?
- Support the brain's gyous
- Act as a barrier to blood flow
- Increase blood flow to the brain (correct)
- Provide nutrients to the intestines
In the context of the text, what do 'gyous' refer to?
In the context of the text, what do 'gyous' refer to?
- Intestinal barriers
- Blood vessels
- Brain structures (correct)
- Digestive systems
What is the purpose of the intestinal barrier mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the intestinal barrier mentioned in the text?
- Producing Ketone bodies
- Preventing blood flow to the brain (correct)
- Supporting the brain's function
- Guiding nutrients to the intestines
How do Ketone bodies impact blood flow according to the text?
How do Ketone bodies impact blood flow according to the text?
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Which part of the body benefits from the 'gyous' support in the text?
Which part of the body benefits from the 'gyous' support in the text?
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Where are continuous capillaries found?
Where are continuous capillaries found?
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What is a characteristic of continuous capillaries?
What is a characteristic of continuous capillaries?
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Which body part lacks intercellular channels in continuous capillaries?
Which body part lacks intercellular channels in continuous capillaries?
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What contributes to the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?
What contributes to the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?
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Which of the following tissues does not have continuous capillaries?
Which of the following tissues does not have continuous capillaries?
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