Gout May Develop During Fasting or After Very Low-Calorie Diets

question 9

Multiple Choice

Gout may develop during fasting or after very low-calorie diets.This occurs because elevated ketones are impeding the elimination of

• A)uric acid.
• B)creatinine.
• C)sodium.
• D)potassium.

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Oxidation

A chemical process involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Chromium

A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.

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Compounds primarily composed of carbon atoms, resulting from the synthesis in organic chemistry.

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