Ketoacidosis is Most Related To

Question

Ketoacidosis is most related to
A) adrenocortical insufficiency.
B) Cushing's syndrome.
C) excess fatty acid catabolism.
D) hyperglycemia.

Accepted Answer

Ketoacidosis occurs when there is excess fatty acid catabolism, leading to the production and accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood. This can occur in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes or during periods of fasting or severe caloric restriction. Adrenocortical insufficiency (A) and Cushing's syndrome (B) are conditions related to dysfunction of the adrenal glands and do not directly cause ketoacidosis. Hyperglycemia (D) can occur alongside ketoacidosis but is not the primary cause of it.