The only fuel source for neurons under normal circumstances is ________. Low blood levels of this is termed ________, which can lead to confusion, unconsciousness, and eventually death. In order to synthesize enough ATP to continually transport ions, the neurons also exhibit high rates of ________ consumption. To supply these needs about ________% of the blood pumped by the heart goes to the

Question

brain.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Answer 1

glucose; hypoglycemia; oxygen; 15