The primary site of ketone body synthesis is ________.

A. the liver
B. adipose tissue
C. the kidney
D. the lung


Answer: A

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

When a muscle is unable to respond to stimuli temporarily, it is in which of the following periods?

A) relaxation period B) refractory period C) latent period D) fatigue period

Anatomy & Physiology

Viral sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) include ___________.

A) AIDS B) genital herpes C) genital warts D) hepatitis E) all of the above

Anatomy & Physiology

The adrenals are in the anterior pararenal space.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following would NOT be transported during tubular resorption?

a) urea b) mineral ions c) amino acids d) water e) simple sugar

Anatomy & Physiology