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Which of the following is a consequence of obesity-related inflammation?
Which of the following is a consequence of obesity-related inflammation?
- Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
- Increased insulin sensitivity
- Decreased insulin signaling (correct)
- Improved glucose metabolism
Where in the body do fat cells produce inflammatory substances?
Where in the body do fat cells produce inflammatory substances?
- Subcutaneous fat under the skin
- Muscles
- Visceral fat around the abdomen (correct)
- Liver
What is the relationship between chronic low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance?
What is the relationship between chronic low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance?
- Chronic low-grade inflammation increases insulin production
- Chronic low-grade inflammation improves insulin signaling
- Chronic low-grade inflammation has no effect on insulin resistance
- Chronic low-grade inflammation reduces insulin sensitivity (correct)
