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strangeaffliction

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Of all the possible alternatives, why are carbohydrates the preferred energy source?

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What is the name of a stuffed pasta named for its little hat shape served in Bologna, Italy?
 a. cappelleti
 b. sopesseta
 c. tortellini
 d. prosciutto
 e. mortadella


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

As long as carbohydrate is available, the human brain depends exclusively on it as an energy source. Most cells depend on glucose for their fuel to some extent, and the cells of the brain and the rest of the nervous system depend almost exclusively on glucose for their energy.

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strangeaffliction

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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