Which Statement Is True About Ketone Bodies

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about ketone bodies?

• A) They are a waste material of fat metabolism.
• B) They are created in the bloodstream when protein must be used for energy.
• C) They occur when a patient with diabetes does not have enough insulin available to attach to glucose in the bloodstream.
• D) Both A and C are true.

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Definitions:

Atomic

In the context of logic, atomic refers to propositions that cannot be broken down into simpler components, functioning as the basic, indivisible units of meaning.

Symbolize

To represent or stand for something else, especially through symbols or symbolic actions.

Quantifier

A logical term that specifies the quantity of specimens in the domain of discourse that satisfy a conditional statement.

Atomic Open Sentence

An atomic open sentence is a type of logical statement that contains variables and is either true or false depending on the values of those variables.