Urine Ketone Bodies - Ketosis and Ketoacidosis - Lab Chemistry

Explore the biochemistry of urine ketone bodies, focusing on the processes of ketosis and ketoacidosis in this 12-minute educational video. Delve into the differences between starvation ketosis caused by severe hunger and diabetic ketoacidosis. Learn about the three main ketone bodies: acetone, acetoacetic acid, and beta-hydroxybutyric acid. Understand the mechanisms of ketogenesis and ketolysis, and their roles in metabolism. Gain valuable insights into laboratory chemistry techniques used to detect and measure ketone bodies in urine, enhancing your knowledge of clinical diagnostics and metabolic disorders.