Question
Which of the following is used by RBCs in the fasting state?
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Glucose
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| B. |
Alanine
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| C. |
Ketone body
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| D. |
Fatty acid
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Ans: A. Glucose
Glucose is used by RBCs in a fasting state.
| Organ |
Fed |
Fasting |
Starvation |
| Brain |
Glucose |
Glucose |
Ketone bodies |
| Heart |
Fatty |
Fatty acids |
Ketone bodies |
| Liver |
Glucose |
Fatty acids |
Amino acids |
| Muscles |
Glucose |
Fatty acids |
Fatty acids & ketone |
| Adipose tissue |
Glucose |
Fatty acids |
Fatty acids & ketone |
| RBCs |
Glucose |
Glucose |
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