After a Period of Prolonged Fasting (Starving),the Brain Changes Its

question 20

Multiple Choice

After a period of prolonged fasting (starving) ,the brain changes its fuel requirements ________.

• A)and uses amino acids directly
• B)and starts to use glycerol as the primary source of energy
• C)and starts to use ketones and spares protein
• D)and glycogen becomes the primary source of energy

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Definitions:

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that emerge from the spinal cord and branch out to various parts of the body to send and receive information.

Astro-

Astro- is a prefix meaning "star" or "outer space", used in forming words related to astronomy or astrology.

Hemi-

A prefix meaning 'half,' used to denote one side of something or symmetry within biological contexts.

Cerebr/o

Refers to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain associated with higher brain function such as thought and action.