A patient's brain cells are undergoing anaerobic metabolism. As a result, those cells:

A) Are becoming dysfunctional in an environment that is increasingly acidic
B) Have too much adenosine triphosphate to function properly
C) Are producing elevated quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) as a result of aerobic metabolism
D) Cannot make any energy in the form of ATP due to a lack of glucose


A) Are becoming dysfunctional in an environment that is increasingly acidic

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_______________is a term that defines an individual's values, beliefs, traditions, and practices

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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