During periods of starvation muscle reduces its consumption of glucose. This spares its use for which of the following organs?
A) Liver
B) Heart
C) Kidneys
D) Brain
E) Lungs

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During periods of starvation, the body conserves glucose for organs that are critically dependent on glucose as their primary energy source, such as the brain. The brain cannot effectively utilize fatty acids for energy, making it reliant on glucose or ketone bodies during prolonged fasting.

During Periods of Starvation Muscle Reduces Its Consumption of Glucose