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Brain depends on blood for the supply of...

Brain depends on blood for the supply of

A

ATP and glucose

B

oxygen and ATP

C

oxygen and glucose

D

oxyen and electrolytes

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C
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.
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