Parts of the Brain Where Metabolic Activity Is Relatively High

question 43

Multiple Choice

Parts of the brain where metabolic activity is relatively high are characterized by

• A)elevated regional blood flow.
• B)increased cerebrospinal fluid production.
• C)a high degree of myelination.
• D)greater concentrations of calcium ions.

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Definitions:

Target Tissue

Specific tissues or cells in an organism that are affected by specific hormones or drugs.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids.

Blood Glucose Levels

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, a critical measure for managing diabetes and metabolic health.