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joesmith1212

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During the fasting phase, the main fuel of the brain is
 
  A) free fatty acids.
  B) glucose.
  C) ketones.
  D) carbohydrates.
  E) gluconeogenesis.

Question 2

Free fatty acids are the main source of energy for the body (excluding the brain) during
 
  A) puberty.
  B) infancy.
  C) the fasting phase.
  D) the cephalic phase.
  E) the absorption phase.


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Smiles0805

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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