When ketone bodies are present in the blood and urine in large amounts, it usually indicates increased metabolism of ________.

A) amino acids
B) fatty acids
C) glycogen
D) lactic acid


B) fatty acids

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A.   directly B.   inversely

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Which ion(s) at least initially lowered the frog heart rate?

A) sodium B) potassium and sodium C) potassium D) calcium E) calcium, potassium and sodium

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Fractures in the ankle region occur most often to which of the following structures?

A. the lateral malleolus B. the medial malleolus C. the talus D. none of the above

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A base is a proton ________.

A. acceptor B. converter C. creator D. donor E. Both acceptor and creator are correct.

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