Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText --- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText --- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962706
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 18RQ

Jill suffers from anorexia nervosa. One afternoon she is rushed to the emergency room because of cardiac arrhythmias. Her breath smells fruity, and her blood and urine samples contain high levels of ketone bodies. Why do you think she is having the arrhythmias?

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