After a period of prolonged fasting (starving), the brain changes its fuel requirements ________.

A. and starts to use glycerol as the primary source of energy
B. and uses amino acids directly
C. and starts to use ketones and spares protein
D. and glycogen becomes the primary source of energy


Answer: C

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