Asked by Jenny Blount on Jun 28, 2024
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Which organ relies almost exclusively on glucose for energy?
A) Liver
B) Heart
C) Pancreas
D) Brain
Glucose
A simple sugar that serves as a major energy source for the body's cells.
Brain
The organ located in the head of an organism that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.
- Comprehend the body's methods for storing and utilizing nutritional elements.
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Vivika CastilloJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The brain almost exclusively relies on glucose for energy. While other organs can use alternate energy sources, the brain requires a constant supply of glucose to function properly.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the body's methods for storing and utilizing nutritional elements.