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What is the primary function of adipocytes in the body?
What is the primary function of adipocytes in the body?
- Protein synthesis
- Oxygen transport
- Energy metabolism regulation (correct)
- Carbohydrate storage
What percentage of body weight does adipose tissue normally represent in men?
What percentage of body weight does adipose tissue normally represent in men?
- 20%-25%
- 5%-10%
- 10%-15%
- 15%-20% (correct)
Why are triglycerides preferred as the form of nutrient storage in the body?
Why are triglycerides preferred as the form of nutrient storage in the body?
- High protein content and insolubility in water
- Insolubility in water and high caloric density (correct)
- Solubility in water and low caloric density
- High carbohydrate content and low caloric density
What health problems are associated with obesity mentioned in the text?
What health problems are associated with obesity mentioned in the text?
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What do adipocytes specialize in concentrating as lipid droplets?
What do adipocytes specialize in concentrating as lipid droplets?
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What is the caloric density of triglycerides?
What is the caloric density of triglycerides?
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Where are adipocytes typically found?
Where are adipocytes typically found?
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What percentage of body weight does adipose tissue normally represent in women?
What percentage of body weight does adipose tissue normally represent in women?
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What do adipocytes primarily function as in the body?
What do adipocytes primarily function as in the body?
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Why are triglycerides preferred as the form of nutrient storage in the body?
Why are triglycerides preferred as the form of nutrient storage in the body?
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