If a human is deprived of oxygen due to trauma or injury, why is the brain the first area of concern? Check all that apply.

_____ Because the heart can use glycerol and fatty acids as energy sources during the postabsorptive period.
_____ Because the skeletal muscles can use glycerol and fatty acids as energy sources during the postabsorptive period.
_____ Because we cannot function without the brain.
_____ Because the byproducts of the use of glycerol and fatty acids as energy sources during the postabsorptive period by the brain are toxic.


__X__ Because the heart can use glycerol and fatty acids as energy sources during the postabsorptive period.
__X__ Because the skeletal muscles can use glycerol and fatty acids as energy sources during the postabsorptive period.
_____ Because we cannot function without the brain.
_____ Because the byproducts of the use of glycerol and fatty acids as energy sources during the postabsorptive period by the brain are toxic.

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