Adipose Tissue Quiz
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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?

  • 20%-25%
  • 5%-10%
  • 10%-15%
  • 15%-20% (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Diabetes and heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do adipocytes specialize in concentrating as lipid droplets?

    <p>Triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the caloric density of triglycerides?

    <p>9.3 kcal/g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are adipocytes typically found?

    <p>Isolated or in small groups within loose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of body weight does adipose tissue normally represent in women?

    <p>20%-25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do adipocytes primarily function as in the body?

    <p>Energy storage depots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are triglycerides preferred as the form of nutrient storage in the body?

    <p>They can be concentrated with no adverse osmotic effects on cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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