Visceral Fat Is Stored Chiefly

question 10

Multiple Choice

Visceral fat is stored chiefly

• A)around the thighs and neck.
• B)within the liver and spleen.
• C)around the abdominal organs.
• D)within subcutaneous adipocytes.

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