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Ricky Dhiraj Bhalla
Asked: 2022-11-09T09:04:42+05:30 In:

Ketone bodies are found in urine of patients with uncontrolled diabetes due to:
1. Increased metabolism of protein
2. Increased metabolism of fat
3. Impaired kidney function
4. Decomposition of excess sugar in blood

Ketone bodies are found in urine of patients with uncontrolled diabetes due to:
1. Increased metabolism of protein
2. Increased metabolism of fat
3. Impaired kidney function
4. Decomposition of excess sugar in blood
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  1. Correct Answer – Option 2 : Increased metabolism of fat

    Concept:

    • When the insulin is low in the body, the liver starts to break fat into ketones. Increased ketones in the urine are termed ketonuria.
    • Hyperglycemia or low insulin levels → lipolysis and oxidation of free fatty acids → ketones in the body → metabolic acidosis.

    Explanation:

    • Starvation ketoacidosis occurs in deprivation of glucose. The body starts to use fat for metabolism that results in the production of ketones.
    • Alcohol ketoacidosis occurs because of alcohol abuse, and liver disease.
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