Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Ketones are the chemicals produced by the body when there is insufficient insulin in the blood and it must break down fats for the production of energy. Ketoacidosis is defined as the excessive production of ketones in the blood. It is a metabolic imbalance due to low insulin in the body.

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