which substance is processed less efficiently by cocaine addicts, according to pet scan results?\ncarbohydrat…

which substance is processed less efficiently by cocaine addicts, according to pet scan results?\ncarbohydrates\nglucose\nprotein\nsucrose

which substance is processed less efficiently by cocaine addicts, according to pet scan results?\ncarbohydrates\nglucose\nprotein\nsucrose

Answer

Brief Explanations:

PET scans measure glucose metabolism in the brain. Cocaine addicts show reduced glucose metabolism in certain brain regions, indicating less efficient processing of glucose. Carbohydrates are a broader category (glucose is a simple carbohydrate), protein is for building/repairing tissues, and sucrose is a disaccharide (not the focus of PET - related inefficiency in this context).

Answer:

glucose