Which body tissue or organ cannot synthesize glucose for its energy supply?
1. The kidneys
2. The lungs
3. The heart
4. The brain
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Most body tissues, such as the kidneys, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary.
Rationale 2: Most body tissues, such as the lungs, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary.
Rationale 3: Most body tissues, such as the heart, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary.
Rationale 4: Most body tissues can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary. The brain cannot because it is unable to synthesize glucose, and it exhausts its supply after just a few minutes of activity.
Global Rationale: Most body tissues, such as those in the kidneys, lungs and heart, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary. The brain cannot because it is unable to synthesize glucose, and it exhausts its supply after just a few minutes of activity.
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