In the Absence of Carbohydrate, What Substances Are Produced from the Incomplete

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the absence of carbohydrate, what substances are produced from the incomplete breakdown of body fat?

• A) amyloses
• B) amylases
• C) ketones
• D) bacteria

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Definitions:

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Erythropoiesis

The process of producing red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the bone marrow, regulated by the hormone erythropoietin.

Folate

A B-vitamin essential for red blood cell formation, healthy cell growth and function, and the prevention of certain birth defects.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis of proteins required for blood coagulation and the binding of calcium in bones and other tissues.