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What is the main function of ketone bodies in the body?
What is the main function of ketone bodies in the body?
- Enhance muscle growth and repair
- Serve as alternative fuel when glucose is scarce (correct)
- Regulate hormone production in the liver
- Act as structural components of cell membranes
Which of the following compounds are collectively known as ketone bodies?
Which of the following compounds are collectively known as ketone bodies?
- Acetyl CoA, pyruvate, succinyl-CoA
- Acetate, propionate, butyrate
- Lactate, malate, citrate
- Acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate, acetone (correct)
During which state does the hepatic production of acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate increase significantly?
During which state does the hepatic production of acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate increase significantly?
- Exercise state
- Postprandial state
- Sleeping state
- Starvation state (correct)
What triggers the process of ketone body synthesis (ketogenesis) in the liver?
What triggers the process of ketone body synthesis (ketogenesis) in the liver?
In what conditions do the concentrations of acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate remain low in the blood?
In what conditions do the concentrations of acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate remain low in the blood?
Which statement about ketone bodies is true?
Which statement about ketone bodies is true?
What is the role of ketone bodies in the body?
What is the role of ketone bodies in the body?
Which enzyme is considered the rate-limiting step in ketone body synthesis?
Which enzyme is considered the rate-limiting step in ketone body synthesis?
How does glucagon hormone affect HMG-CoA synthase activity?
How does glucagon hormone affect HMG-CoA synthase activity?
What happens to HMG-CoA synthase activity when CoASH levels in the liver are high?
What happens to HMG-CoA synthase activity when CoASH levels in the liver are high?
How do ketone bodies contribute to sparing glucose during fasting?
How do ketone bodies contribute to sparing glucose during fasting?
Which tissue can use ketone bodies to meet its energy needs?
Which tissue can use ketone bodies to meet its energy needs?
What triggers an increase in the production of ketone bodies during fasting?
What triggers an increase in the production of ketone bodies during fasting?
In which tissues are ketone bodies utilized as a fuel during prolonged starvation?
In which tissues are ketone bodies utilized as a fuel during prolonged starvation?
What happens when the rate of formation of ketone bodies exceeds their utilization?
What happens when the rate of formation of ketone bodies exceeds their utilization?
Which enzyme is responsible for reactivating acetoacetate to form acetoacetyl CoA in nonhepatic tissues?
Which enzyme is responsible for reactivating acetoacetate to form acetoacetyl CoA in nonhepatic tissues?
What is the main cause of ketosis in diabetic patients with uncontrolled blood glucose?
What is the main cause of ketosis in diabetic patients with uncontrolled blood glucose?
How does the lack of insulin contribute to increased ketone body synthesis?
How does the lack of insulin contribute to increased ketone body synthesis?
What process is increased as a result of following a strict ketogenic diet?
What process is increased as a result of following a strict ketogenic diet?
Which of the following is a consequence of a significant reduction in blood sugar levels due to a ketogenic diet?
Which of the following is a consequence of a significant reduction in blood sugar levels due to a ketogenic diet?
What is the primary metabolic role of ketone bodies in the body?
What is the primary metabolic role of ketone bodies in the body?
What happens if there is a progressive depletion of the alkali reserve in the blood due to the presence of certain acids?
What happens if there is a progressive depletion of the alkali reserve in the blood due to the presence of certain acids?
Which condition is associated with uncontrolled diabetes and is characterized by high levels of ketone bodies in the blood?
Which condition is associated with uncontrolled diabetes and is characterized by high levels of ketone bodies in the blood?
What is the major consequence of high fat and protein intake in ketogenic diets?
What is the major consequence of high fat and protein intake in ketogenic diets?
How do ketone bodies put the body into a state of ketosis?
How do ketone bodies put the body into a state of ketosis?
