Ketosis & Fatty Liver Flashcards
1
Q
What is Ketosis?
A
- Negative energy balance
- Abnormal accumulation of ketone bodies in plasma (hyperketonemia)
- Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)
- Aceto-acetate
- Acetone
- Production of ketones exceeds use as an energy source
- Muscle, brain, kidneys