Which One of the Following Describes the Behaviour of Fat

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following describes the behaviour of fat cells?

• A) The number decreases when fat is lost from the body.
• B) The size is smaller in obese people than in normal-weight people.
• C) The storage capacity for fat depends on cell type.
• D) The number increases several-fold during the growth years and tapers off when adult status is reached.

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Definitions:

Nerve Ending

The region at the end of a neuron from which an impulse is sent to a neighboring neuron.

Dendrite

An extension located at one end of a neuron that receives impulses from other neurons.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Superconscience

A concept referring to a higher state of consciousness beyond the individual's normal waking state.