This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'Ketone body formation without glycosuria is seen in \nSelect and explain. \nA. Diabetes mellitus, B. Diabetes insipidus, C. Starvation, D. Obesity', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: In starvation, the dietary supply of glucose is decreased. Available oxaloacetate is channeled to gluconeogenesis The increased rate of lipolysis is to provide alternate source of fuelExcess acetyl CoA is conveed to ketone bodies', 'role': 'assistant'}]