Question

The condition of ketoacidosis is Select one: a. a potentially fatal buildup of acetoacetate or 3-hydroxybutyrate lowering blood pH. b. due to a lowered production of ketone bodies than is normal. c. the increase in pH of the cells due to ketone body production. d. only found when anaerobic catabolism of fat occurs.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option A ( a potentially fatal buildup of acetoacetate or 3-hydroxybutyrate lowering blood pH.)

Explanation:

Ketoacidosis results in a type of body metabolic state where the urine concentrations are high in ketone bodies, such as acetoacetic acid , 3-hydroxybutyrate. Fatty acids are converted to ketone bodies, resulting in a very high level of ketone bodies which automatically lowers the blood pH.

Ketoacidosis is of different types, Diabetic ketoacidosis, alcoholic ketoacidosis, starvation ketoacidosis. They are all associated with the accumulation of ketone bodies within the bloodstream. The underlying disease  common with ketoacidosis is Diabetes.