When the body is in starvation mode or has been subject to a very-low-calorie diet, it will metabolize body fat to produce an alternate fuel for brain cells; this process is known as
A) ketogenesis.
B) basal metabolism.
C) hyperplasia.
D) hyperglycemia.

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Ketogenesis is the process where the body metabolizes body fat to produce ketones as an alternate fuel for brain cells when the body is in a state of low glucose availability, such as during fasting, very-low-calorie diets, or prolonged exercise. This process is also known as ketosis.

When the Body Is in Starvation Mode or Has Been