Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs when:
A. the kidneys excrete large amounts of glucose from the body
B. the body's cells metabolize fat as an immediate energy source.
C. excessive amounts of cellular glucose cause ketone production.
D. lactic acid is produced within the cell in the absence of glucose.
Ans: B. the body's cells metabolize fat as an immediate energy source.
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