Which one of the following 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 use anything else but glucose for energy."
D
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