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X. Synthesis and Utilization of Ketone Bodies

Overview     Synthesis from acetyl CoA Synthesis from acetyl CoA: Step 1 Synthesis from acetyl CoA: Step 2 Synthesis from acetyl CoA: Step 3 Synthesis from acetyl CoA: Acetoacetate Synthesis from acetyl CoA: Acetone     Extrahepatic tissues     Previous Page Next Page

Extrahepatic tissues

Ketone bodies are utilized exclusively by extrahepatic tissues; heart and skeletal muscle use them particularly effectively.

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