Test 3 Ketone Bodies Flashcards
1
Q
under severe starvation or diabetic conditions, what happens to glucose
A
becomes limited and body uses ketone bodies as energy source
2
Q
what are the 3 names of ketone bodies
A
acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxy butyrate, acetone
3
Q
where does ketone body formation take place
A
mitochondrial matrix
4
Q
how can ketone bodies travel to other tissues
A
through blood
5
Q
can the brain use ketone bodies
A
only during starvation
6
Q
what two ketone bodies will convert to acetyl coA and enter TCA cycle
A
acetoacetate and 3-hydrocybutyrate
7
Q
kytolysis
A
consumption of ketone bodies for energy
8
Q
what happens when ketone bodies arrive at specific tissue
A
converted to acetyl coA and then enter TCA
9
Q
what is a ketogenic diet
A
providing body with fat and proteins but very little carbohydrate
