The Development of Ketoacidosis in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Is Caused $\beta$

question 26

Multiple Choice

The development of ketoacidosis in an uncontrolled diabetic is caused by the:

• A) elevated presence of lactic acid.
• B) increased formation of \(\beta\)-hydroxybutyric acid.
• C) loss of regulation of certain diabetogenes.
• D) decreased number of insulin receptors on certain cells.

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