Kegel exercises Exercises done to strengthen the muscles that control urinary continence in females. Protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layers of skin. A localized overgrowth of the upper layer of skin. A disturbance of body chemistry seen in starvation or as a complication of insulin-dependent diabetes. A break-down product of fat that accumulates in the blood as a result of inadequate insulin or inadequate calorie intake.
Ketone bodies can poison and even kill body cells.
The body can also rid itself of one type of ketone, called acetone, through the lungs. This gives the breath a fruity odor. Ketones that build up in the body for a long time lead to serious illness and coma. The signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Ketosis can lead to ketoacidosis.