The Number of Fat Cells (Adipocytes) Fluctuates Widely in Adults

question 7

True/False

The number of fat cells (adipocytes) fluctuates widely in adults.

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Definitions:

Calorie

The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water 1°C; equivalent to 4.184 joules. Compare with Kilocalorie.

pH Value

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic), and 7 being neutral.

Beer

A fermented beverage made from barley, hops, water, and yeast, commonly consumed worldwide.

Blood

A fluid, circulating connective tissue that transports nutrients and other materials through the bodies of many types of animals.