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A Neuron is a nerve cell.

Glucose is the major fuel source for all cells, It is turned into ATP by aerobic respiration.

Aerobic respiration occurs within the mitochondria of cells.

ATP is the form of energy stored and used by cells.

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The astrocytes are the key supply source of energy for neurons.

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rbc use anaerobic glycolysis, whereas brain uses aerobic glycolysis only (brain can only use glucose and possibly ketone bodies for ATP)

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