Ketone Body Metabolism — Flashcards

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In type 1 diabetics, increased _____ leads to an increase in free fatty acids which are converted to ketone bodies in the liver

Which ketone body is detected by Rothera's test?_____

Acetyl-CoA is converted to _____ via the enzyme HMG-CoA synthase (ketogenesis)

Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is inhibited by _____ and palmitoyl CoA

Acetyl-CoA carboxylase is activated by _____ and citrate

What are the three ketone bodies? 1. _____ 2. Beta-hydroxybutyrate 3. Acetone

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_____ are sources of saturated fats

sources of MUFA are

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breast milk is rich in _____ fatty acids

Ketone Body Metabolism Flashcards for NEET-PG

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