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Brain depends on blood for the supply of...

Brain depends on blood for the supply of

A

Oxygen and ATP

B

Oxygen and electrolytes

C

Oxygen and glucose

D

ATP and glucose

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The correct Answer is:
C
CNS comprises 2% of our body weight (3 – 4 pounds). It receives 15% of blood supply. It uses 20% oxygen and 50 % glucose consumed by body at rest.
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