What Is the Significance of the Uncoupling Proteins in Adipose

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

• A)Increased loss of energy as heat
• B)Reduction of fat cell number
• C)Lowering of basal metabolism
• D)Proliferation of fat cell number

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Definitions:

Parietal Bones

The parietal bones are a pair of bones located on either side of the skull, forming the roof and sides of the cranium.

Frontal

Pertaining to the forehead or the frontal bone of the skull, often used in reference to the lobe of the brain located behind the forehead.

Temporal Bones

Paired bones that form part of the side and base of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and equilibrium.

Hyoid Bone

A horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage, supporting the tongue and serving as an attachment point for muscles of the lower jaw and neck.