Which of the following situations will result in a buildup of ketones in the blood?
A) low levels of acetyl CoA due to increased fat mobilization
B) high-carbohydrate diet
C) low carbohydrate availability
D) excess of tricarboxyl acid (TCA)-cycle intermediates
Question 2
The condition of extreme energy deficit, causing tissue wasting, is known as
A) pellagra. B) severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
C) marasmus. D) kwashiorkor.