Which of the Following Statements Demonstrates the Relationship Between Fat

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements demonstrates the relationship between fat cell development and weight?

• A) The amount of fat in the body is substantially determined by the size of the fat cells.
• B) More and larger fat cells are found in obese people compared with healthy-weight persons.
• C) Fat cell number increases most readily during early adulthood, when energy expenditure declines.
• D) Fat cells may enlarge but not increase in number upon reaching the age of 50 in males and reaching menopause in women.

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