An abnormally high concentration of ketone bodies can lead to ketoacidosis-that is, an increase in the blood pH caused by the increased level of $\beta$-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate.

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Ketoacidosis is characterized by a decrease in blood pH, not an increase, due to the accumulation of ketone bodies like β-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate.

An Abnormally High Concentration of Ketone Bodies Can Lead to Ketoacidosis-That