Derek was retrieved from a local train station by paramedics . Derek was retrieved from a local train station by paramedics. People reported that he was behaving erratically, seemed out of it, and wobbled as he walked. At the hospital, you note that his breath has a fruity acetone smell. Tests were run and the results are below: PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OUTSOURCES BUT IN YOUR WORDS; 1. Which of the statements below correctly describes Dereks condition? Explain your reasoning for eliminating the other statement. The presence of ketone bodies in Dereks blood suggests that he is fasting/starving. The presence of glucose in Dereks blood suggests that he has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. 2. The presence of ketones in Dereks blood is because: The major source for ketones is dietary, so he must have been eating or drinking ketones. He was eating excess carbohydrates, and his liver turned these into ketones for storage. His body cells are not able to use carbohydrates for fuel, so the liver is converting fats into ketone bodies. Pick one correct statement and explain why the other options are incorrect. BiologySciencePhysiology PHYSIOLOGY 3
