What Is the Significance of the Uncoupling Proteins in Adipose

question 56

Multiple Choice

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

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

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