Metabolic Activity of the Brain

Question 1

The brain is roughly __of body weight (1100-1700 gm)
~20% of oxygen consumption
~17% of cardiac output
~60% of glucose consumption!!

Answer 1

2%

Question 2

The brain is responsible for__ of oxygen consumption

Answer 2

~20%

Question 3

The brain is responsible for ___ of cardiac output

Answer 3

~17%

Question 4

The brain is responsible for ___ of glucose consumption!!

Answer 4

~60%