Ketoacidosis is a condition that occurs when the blood's pH drops due to ________. Check all that apply.

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Ketoacidosis is a condition that occurs when the blood's pH drops due to ________.  Check all that apply.

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Ketoacidosis is characterized by the accumulation of ketone bodies (such as acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate) due to excessive fat catabolism, often triggered by uncontrolled blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus. This leads to a drop in blood pH. The absence of ketogenesis (D) would not cause ketoacidosis, as ketoacidosis results from excessive ketone production.

Ketoacidosis Is a Condition That Occurs When the Blood's PH