Obesity Depends on Both the Number and Size of Fat

question 53

Multiple Choice

Obesity depends on both the number and size of fat cells, and moderately obese people are said to have:

• A)a large number of small fat cells.
• B)a limited number of small fat cells.
• C)a large number of large fat cells.
• D)a limited number of large fat cells.

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Definitions:

Phenylalanine

an essential amino acid important for the biosynthesis of other proteins and amino acids in the body.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Insulin

a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in the blood, essential for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

Eating Hunger

The physiological need or desire to consume food, triggered by the body's energy requirements.