A buildup of ketones in the blood that lowers blood pH is known as which of the following?
A) Respiratory acidosis
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Ketoalkalosis
D) Ketoacidosis
E) Hypoglycemia
Ans: D) Ketoacidosis
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