When insulin is not present, glucose can be utilized by
A) liver cells.
B) cells of the brain.
C) muscle cells.
D) pancreatic cells.
E) adipose cells.

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Cells of the brain can utilize glucose without the presence of insulin. The brain relies on glucose as its primary energy source under normal conditions, and glucose transport into brain cells is not dependent on insulin.

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