If a Drug Was Designed That Increased Storage of Fat

question 40

Essay

If a drug was designed that increased storage of fat as brown fat over white fat, what might be the pros and cons of prescribing this to obese patients trying to lose weight?

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Definitions:

Tricyclic Antidepressants

A class of medications used to treat depression, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action on neurotransmitters.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in arousal, alertness, and the stress response.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions, and is often linked to feelings of well-being and happiness.

Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.