Nutrition
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Chapter 9, Problem 15SC
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Whether the given statement ‘the nervous system cannot use fat as a fuel, is true or false
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The human brain utilizes up to 20% of the energy used by the whole human body, which is higher than any other single organ. The brain is an organ, which is known to coordinate all the body function. The brain works throughout the life of a person, so, it requires a constant energy supply.
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