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:

Fast Mapping

The process in which new words are associated with their meaning after only a brief encounter.

Private Speech

Spoken language that is not intended for others, commonly used by children during the preschool years.

Scaffolded Speech

An instructional technique where the support is gradually removed as the learner becomes more proficient, often seen in language learning where a teacher or caregiver provides tailored support to match the learner's current level.

Fast Mapping

The rapid and intuitive process by which young children learn new words by quickly associating them with their meanings.