Adipokines Are Hormones Produced by Adipocytes That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Adipokines are hormones produced by adipocytes that

• A) initiate adipocyte hypertrophy.
• B) initiate adipocyte hyperplasia.
• C) control visceral adipose tissue but not subcutaneous adipose tissue.
• D) communicate with other tissues to help regulate energy balance.

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