Which of the following is true of ketone bodies?
A) Normal findings in the urine
B) Normal end products of lipid metabolism
C) Products of protein metabolism
D) Generally associated with pyuria

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Ketone bodies are normal end products of lipid metabolism, produced when the body breaks down fat for energy. This process becomes especially important during fasting or when carbohydrate intake is low.

Which of the Following Is True of Ketone Bodies