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Charlie

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Because they do not have mitochondria, red blood cells generate a lot of lactate from glycolysis, which they in turn must convert into glucose to meet their energy needs.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Maintenance of normal blood glucose concentration is controlled by the small intestine, the liver, the kidneys, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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