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RYAN BANYAN

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How soon would death occur from starvation if the body was unable to shift to a state of ketosis?
 
  a. 3 to 5 days
  b. 7 to 10 days
  c. within 3 weeks
  d. 4 to 6 weeks
  e. 6 to 12 weeks

Question 2

Of the total amount of glucose energy consumed by the body, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?
 
  a. 10
  b. 30
  c. 50
  d. 70
  e. 90


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fatboyy09

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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