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What is the presence of ketone bodies in urine called?


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Ketonuria: The presence of ketone bodies in urine is called ketonuria.

Causes: It occurs when fatty acids are moved from triglyceride reserves in the liver as a response to inadequate intake carbohydrates.

Symptoms:

  1. This is also a clinical manifestation of diabetes mellitus.
  2. The accumulation of ketone bodies leads to severe cellular dysfunction.
  3. While ketone bodies serve as a substitute energy resource for the brain in carbohydrate-deficit situations, it's excessive levels lead to ketoacidosis.


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