Brain Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the total body weight do the brain and the nervous system make up?
A
2%
2
Q
Energy requirement?
A
continuously high ATP requirements as they make up 20% of the resting metabolic rate
3
Q
Molecules utilized for energy
A
Glucose
Ketone bodies like hydroxybutyrate can partially subsidize for glucose
NO Fatty acids
4
Q
What is too little sugar called?
A
hypoglycaemia
5
Q
What does hypoglycaemia cause?
A
faintness and coma
6
Q
What is too much glucose called?
A
hyperglycaemia
7
Q
What does hyperglycaemia cause?
A
Irreversible damage
