Which of these statements made by an EMT indicates a correct understanding of glucose in the human body?
A) "Once ingested, glucose is broken down into carbohydrates and used for energy."
B) "All cells in the body require glucose for energy and cannot use anything else."
C) "Glucose is transformed into fats, which the cells of the body use for energy."
D) "The cells of the brain cannot store glucose, and are uniquely sensitive to low glucose levels."
D) "The cells of the brain cannot store glucose, and are uniquely sensitive to low glucose levels."
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