Chemical exchange-sensitive spin-lock (CESL) MRI signal increases linearly with 2DG dose at initially but not at later periods. The 2DG-CESL signal is reduced at higher isoflurane anesthesia levels correlating well with glucose metabolism rate. 2DG-CESL signal shows spatial heterogeneity and is higher in gray matter than white matter. 2DG-CESL predominantly measures chemical exchange-related signals in the extravascular space.