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Brain Metabolism
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Summary
Brain metabolism
encompasses the processes through which the brain derives energy primarily through the
oxidation of glucose
, making it one of the most
energy-intensive organs
in the body despite its small size. Any disruption to
Brain metabolism
can significantly impact
cognitive function
and may be involved in various
neurological disorders
, including
Alzheimer's disease
and epilepsy.
Concepts
Glucose Metabolism
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Neuroenergetics
Mitochondrial Function
Blood-brain Barrier
Cerebral Blood Flow
Lactate Shuttle Hypothesis
Glial Cells
Neuronal Activity
Ketone Bodies
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Choroid Plexus
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