Which of the following mechanisms in a liver cell contribute to ketoacidosis in type I diabetics?
Increased citric acid cycle activity leading to decreased levels of oxaloacetate | ||
All of the mechanisms contribute to ketoacidosis. | ||
Reduction in the rate of β-oxidation reactions | ||
Decrease in insulin inhibition of fatty acid oxidation |
B) All of the mechanisms contribute to ketoacidosis.
Explanation: Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when there is elevated glucose level due to high level of glucagon and low level of insulin. As a result a low level of insulin, Activation of lipolysis in adipose tissue results in release of increased amounts of free-fatty acids (FFA) into plasma, which are taken up by the liver. these excessive free fatty aids are converted into the ketone bodies.
This also inhibits the fatty acid oxidation
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.