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Question #: 22 Once they are synthesized from acetyl-CoA in the mitochondria of the liver, ketone bodies are mainly used in which of the following processes? A. They are converted to fatty acids for long-term energy storage. B. They are used for energy in erythrocytes (red blood cells) C. They are used for energy in liver tissue (hepatocytes). D. They are excreted as waste products in the kidney. E. They are used for energy in tissue like brain and skeletal muscle.

          Question #: 22
Once they are synthesized from acetyl-CoA in the mitochondria of the liver, ketone bodies are
mainly used in which of the following processes?
A. They are converted to fatty acids for long-term energy storage.
B. They are used for energy in erythrocytes (red blood cells)
C. They are used for energy in liver tissue (hepatocytes).
D. They are excreted as waste products in the kidney.
E. They are used for energy in tissue like brain and skeletal muscle.

Question #: 22
Once they are synthesized from acetyl-CoA in the mitochondria of the liver, ketone bodies are
mainly used in which of the following processes?
A. They are converted to fatty acids for long-term energy storage.
B. They are used for energy in erythrocytes (red blood cells)
C. They are used for energy in liver tissue (hepatocytes).
D. They are excreted as waste products in the kidney.
E. They are used for energy in tissue like brain and skeletal muscle.

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Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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10/05/2023

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Their main purpose is to provide an alternative energy source when glucose levels are low, such as during fasting or prolonged exercise. A) Converting ketone bodies back to fatty acids for long-term energy storage is not their primary function, as they are Show more…

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