The tissues of the central nervous system:
A) can metabolize fat and proteins to make energy.
B) are able to store glucose and use just what is needed.
C) can only survive for about an hour without glucose.
D) depend entirely on glucose as their source of energy.
Answer: D) depend entirely on glucose as their source of energy.
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A. Flexor carpi radialis B. Flexor digitorum profundus C. Palmaris longus D. Supinator E. Flexor pollicis longus
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