A condition in which the body adapts to prolonged fasting by converting body fat to ketones to be used as fuel for some brain activity is called _____________________.

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The condition in which the body adapts to prolonged fasting by converting body fat to ketones to be used as fuel for some brain activity is called ketosis. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur in the body to maintain life. Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ. Stenosis refers to the narrowing of a passage, such as a blood vessel.

A Condition in Which the Body Adapts to Prolonged Fasting