What Are the Substances Resistin and Adiponectin

question 83

Multiple Choice

What are the substances resistin and adiponectin?

• A)Glycolipids that regulate synthesis of lipoproteins
• B)Intestinal cell hormones that regulate secretion of bile
• C)Intestinal cell hormones that trigger secretion of pancreatic juice
• D)Proteins secreted from fat cells that help regulate energy balance
• E)Substances that dampen inflammation and decrease insulin resistance

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Definitions:

Propagates Upward

Refers to a process or effect that moves or spreads from a lower point to a higher point in a system or structure.

Burial

The process of depositing sediments on top of or burying organic or geological material, affecting both archaeological and geologic contexts.

Metamorphism

The process by which a rock's structure or mineralogy is transformed due to extreme pressure and temperature conditions, without the rock melting.

Fault Scarp

A steep slope or cliff formed as a result of movement along a fault line, representing the visible expression of faulting.