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body 1. the entire physical structure of an animal or human being 2. the trunk or torso, not including the limbs, head, or tail 3. Maths a three-dimensional region with an interior 4. Physics an object or substance that has three dimensions, a mass, and is distinguishable from surrounding objects 5. the sound box of a guitar, violin, or similar stringed instrument 6. (in watercolour painting) a white filler mixed with pigments to make them opaque How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When blood-glucose concentrations get low, the liver converts a portion of fatty acids into acids called ketone bodies or ketones. In addition to providing ketone bodies to the mitochondria to keep the cells alive, the ketone bodies also suppress free radical production and thereby increase the cell's ability to protect itself from damage. In addition to providing ketone bodies to the mitochondria to keep the cells alive, the ketone bodies also suppress free radical production and thereby increase the cell's ability to protect itself from damage. |
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