Chapter 25, Problem 17CP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The definitions of ketone bodies and ketosis..

Introduction:

The catabolism of lipids is initiated by the breakdown of lipid molecules to release glycerol and fatty acids. These molecules are further metabolized to produce different metabolites that are used by the body to either feed the existing pathways or to release energy. Ketone bodies are the typical example of the products of fatty-acid catabolism and the abnormal concentration of ketone bodies leads to ketosis.