Ketoacids (A Carboxylic Acid Group Attached to a Ketone)are Often

question 84

Multiple Choice

Ketoacids (a carboxylic acid group attached to a ketone) are often produced during fasting and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. What potential outcome of this would be of greatest concern?

• A)weight loss
• B)disoriented thinking
• C)acetone breath
• D)burning ketone bodies
• E)ketoacidosis

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the excitation of one muscle is accompanied by the inhibition of its antagonist.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, functioning as a protective mechanism to prevent overstretching.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism through which the tension in a muscle tendon is regulated, preventing potential damage from excessive force.

Crossed Extensor Reflex

A reflex action in which the extension of one limb is paired with the flexion of the contralateral limb.