Why Is the Metabolism of Fat Sometimes Called "Burning Fat

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why is the metabolism of fat sometimes called "burning fat"?

• A) The fat is heated.
• B) Exercise is a painful activity.
• C) The fat is oxidized.
• D) Exercise makes a person sweat and feel hot.
• E) The fat melts.

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Definitions:

Terminal Cisternae

Enlarged areas of the sarcoplasmic reticulum surrounding the transverse tubules in muscle cells, involved in calcium storage and release.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A specialized type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells, involved in the regulation of calcium ions.

H-band

A region within the sarcomere of striated muscle fibers that shortens during muscle contraction and is situated between the filaments of actin and myosin.

Glycerinated Muscle Fibers

Muscle fibers treated with glycerol to remove cellular contents while preserving the structure, used in experiments to study muscle contractions.