Nerve Cells Are Able to Rapidly Metabolize Fuel Because

question 116

Multiple Choice

Nerve cells are able to rapidly metabolize fuel because

• A) of their capacity to store glucose in the cytoplasm.
• B) neurons receive lactate from astrocytes.
• C) glial cells can transfer ATP into neurons.
• D) brain blood vessels can convert glucose into lactate for neuron use.
• E) glial cell mitochondria process fuel for the neuron.

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Cognitive Component

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Physiological Component

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Polygraph

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