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Each of the following is true of ketoacidosis EXCEPT:

it is caused by starvation or severe insulin deficiency
it is most common in type II diabetes
it is caused by an accumulation of ketone bodies
it is acetoacetic acid and betahydroxybutyric acid are synthesized from free fatty acids

Explanation

Answer: B - Ketoacidosis is rare in type II diabetes, but a very common concern in type I diabetics.

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