Question

In diabetic ketosis there is a decreased metabolic breakdown of

A. Ketones.

B. Glycogen.

C. Glucose.

D. ***.

E. Amino acids.

Answer 1

A. False Breakdown continues normally but ketones accumulate due to rapid production.

B. False Insulin normally inhibits glycogenolysis.

C. True Due to its impaired entry into the cells.

D. False *** breakdown is increased to yield ketone bodies.

E. False Gluconeogenesis and amino acid catabolism increase.