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BBCCT-119 Assignment Master Index – Hormone: Biochemistry and Function (2025)

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BBCCT-119 Assignment Master Index – 2025 Welcome to the complete solution index for the IGNOU course BBCCT-119: Hormone – Biochemistry and Function for the 2025 session. This post includes links to all assignment answers written in simple, student-friendly language. PART – A (Max Marks: 50) Name the endocrine gland, target organs and functions of the […]

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What are ketone bodies and how are they synthesized? Why is level of ketone bodies increased in uncontrolled diabetes?

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Ketone Bodies: Synthesis and Role in Diabetes Introduction Ketone bodies are water-soluble molecules produced in the liver during the breakdown of fatty acids. They serve as an alternative energy source during prolonged fasting, starvation, or carbohydrate-restricted conditions. The three primary ketone bodies are: Acetoacetate β-Hydroxybutyrate Acetone Synthesis of Ketone Bodies (Ketogenesis) Ketogenesis occurs in the

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