What Metabolic Pathway Produces β-Hydroxybutyrate,acetone,and Acetoacetate

question 5

Multiple Choice

What metabolic pathway produces β-hydroxybutyrate,acetone,and acetoacetate?

• A)β-oxidation
• B)ketogenesis
• C)acidosis
• D)lipogenesis
• E)glycolysis

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Definitions:

Temporal Bone

A bone situated at the sides and base of the skull, contributing to the skull structure and housing the organs of hearing and balance.

Organ of Hearing

The ear, which is responsible for detecting sound waves and converting them into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain as sound.

Organ of Corti

A structure located on the basilar membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear, containing hair cells that convert sound vibrations into neural signals.

Endolymph

The potassium-rich fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, important for hearing and balance.