Brain depends on blood for the supply of

Options

A. ATP and glucose
B. oxygen and ATP
C. oxygen and glucose
D. oxyen and electrolytes

Answer

C

Explanation

Brain performs a number of activities like it controls the functions of our organs and also provides qualities of learning, reasoning and memory.For all the activites, brain needs a large and constant supply of energy.The brain accounts for 20% of body's consumption of oxygen and 15% of consumption of blood glucose.If brain is deprived of oxygen for just 5 minutes, it becomes permanently damaged.Mental confusion occurs if brain is deprived of glucose.