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Commonly known as body fat, plays a crucial role in energy storage, insulation, and overall metabolic health in the human body.
what chemical activates hormone sensitive lipase in adipose tissue?
white adipose tissue (WAT)..Variable size mainly ______________ on the size of the single lipid droplet stored in them
Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive visceral adipose tissue?
the movement of protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane- that leads to the production of heat instead of ATP
Which of the following is a function of brown adipose tissue?
Which type of adipose tissue is often referred to as "good fat" due to its potential benefits for metabolism?
lipolysis.._________________ triglycerides (fats) into their component fatty acid and glycerol molecules
adipose tissue function..2. Provide _____________________
Which of the following is a role of adipose tissue in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a type of adipose tissue?
adipose tissue function..3. ____________________: forms pads between organs
Type of connective tissue consisting mainly of fat cells (adipocytes), specialized to synthesize and contain large globules of fat, within a structural network of fibers.
adipose tissue function..1. Serve as an energy ____________ for times of starvation (TAG)
What is the primary function of visceral adipose tissue?
The classical view of the _________________ of adipose tissue is to provide a long-term fuel reserve (energy storage) which can be mobilized during food deprivation with the release of fatty acids for oxidation in other organs.
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the stomach?
an uncoupling protien found in mitochondria, UCP or thermogenin
What is the main function of white adipose tissue?
how are adipocytes stimulated to release free fatty acids?
Which of the following hormones is primarily produced by adipose tissue and regulates appetite by suppressing hunger?
not membrane bound
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the eyes?
what is the function of white adipose tissue?
Which of the
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the pancreas?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the lungs?
Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue in the liver?
what is the result of increased production of angiotensin?
Which hormone, produced by adipose tissue, is involved in the regulation of blood sugar levels?
Which of the following statements about liposuction is true?
BAT..Greater _________________ demand, contains more capillaries than white fat.
Which hormone is responsible for signaling the brain when energy stores are low?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol in adipocytes?
where does white adipose tissue originate?
adipose tissue function..4. ________________ and ___________________ hormones and molecules with major roles in: glucose homeostasis, feed intake and metabolism, inflammation, etc.
What is the primary function of brown adipose tissue?
white adipose tissue (WAT)..Mainly under the skin (subcutaneous)Also in deposits between the musclesIn the intestines and in their membrane folds Around the heart and gonadsMen accumulate fat around the waist women tend to accumulate more fat around the hips than the waist
Where is brown adipose tissue primarily found in adult humans?
Which factor can stimulate the differentiation of adipocyte precursor cells into mature adipocytes?
individual cells and small groups of cells scattered throughout loose connective tissue
how does thermogenin work?
lots of mitochondria
adipose tissue
What is the primary function of beige adipose tissue in the body?
Produced principally by WAT
it uncouples oxidation of fatty acids from the production of ATP
Which of the following hormones is produced by adipose tissue and has anti-inflammatory properties?
Where is beige adipose tissue primarily located in the human body?
Which of the following hormones is produced by adipose tissue and has a role in regulating metabolism and hunger?
WAT and BAT have essentially ___________________ functions
What is the role of leptin in adipose tissue?
metabolism of steroid hormones..White fat also ______________ CHOLESTEROL
what are some characteristics of brown fat?
role in glucose homeostasis..Both of these products can be used in the metabolic processes __________________ for glucose production.
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the bone marrow?
Which of the following factors can lead to the "browning" of white adipose tissue?
Which hormone promotes appetite and is often referred to as the "hunger hormone"?
leptin..Leptin _____________ in blood are higher while we sleep suppressing appetite (?) decreased after short-term fasting and cronically increased in obese patients
have a central nucleus, multiple fat droplets and abundant mitochondria
fuel reserve and storage..___________ ___________ are the major secretory product of WAT
areas around the kidney, adrenal glands, aorta, regions of the neck and mediastium
BAT..Provides an infant with an ___________________ means of heat regulation
BAT..Tan color due to ___________________ of lysosomes and mitochondria(energy-producing from ATP)
peroxisome proliferation activated receptor gamma ( PPAR gamma)
leptin..__________________ apeptite and energy expenditure
white adipose tissue (WAT)..The lipid type found in WAT adipocytes is mainly ___________________
Breakdown of fats and other lipids by hydrolysis to release fatty acids
the different parts of the body - depends on the sex of the individual
rare, benign, slow growing tumors of BROWN FAT
BAT..Not _______________ distributed. Located on the back, upper half of the spine and shoulders (mainly found around vessels, adrenal glands and neck region)
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the breast?
white adipose
dissipates the mitochondrial proton gradient, uncoupling respiration from ATP synthesis- and the energy produced by the mitochondria is used as heat
- large cells- shapes include round oval or polyhedral
Which hormone is responsible for signaling the brain when energy stores are sufficient?
Which type of adipose tissue is typically found in higher amounts in individuals who are overweight or obese?
Where is beige adipose tissue primarily located in the body?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the heart?
Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue in the body?
Where is brown adipose tissue primarily located in the human body?
Which
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the liver?
What is the main function of adipose tissue-derived adiponectin?
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and plays a role in regulating hunger and energy balance?
BAT..__________________ heat and actually consumes energy
Which of the following statements about adipose tissue is correct?
is a source of HORMONES, which serve various roles in METABOLISM and ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
role in glucose homeostasis..WAT is needed for _________________ glucose homeostasis
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in protecting organs?
Which of the following hormones is primarily produced by adipose tissue and is involved in regulating appetite and metabolism?
fuel reserve and storage..Fatty acids store energy _______________ adipose cells
Which hormone is released by adipose tissue and promotes the breakdown of fat for energy during periods of fasting?
white and brown
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the kidneys?
Which of the following factors can contribute to the expansion of adipose tissue mass?
a mix of white and brown fat- pure hibernomas are very rare
fuel reserve and storage..Energy is stored with ____________ water, making adipose very efficient!
BAT..(e.g., grizzly bears and black bears) BAT is found in adults and plays an important role in survival "hibernating gland "BAT consumes energy and releases heat(nonshivering thermogenesis)
white adipose tissue (WAT)..Each adipocyte of WAT is spherical and contains a large ____________ droplet of fat (unilocular) that accounts for 90% of thecell volume!
multiocular adi[ose tissue constitutes 2- 5 % of the body weight and is as shown in the photo- the black areas indicate multiocular adipose tissue and shaded areas are a mixture of multiocular and uniolcular adipose tissue
white adipose tissue- only one fat droplet
Which type of adipose tissue is responsible for thermogenesis in newborns?
white adipose tissue (WAT)..____________ distributed in the body
what is thermogenin?
Which type of adipose tissue is commonly found in the abdominal cavity and is associated with metabolic syndrome?
white adipose tissue (WAT).. body distributionMen ___________________ fat around the waist women tend to ___________________ more fat around the hips than the waist
How does adipose tissue contribute to the regulation of glucose levels in the blood?
what are some physical characteristics of adipocytes?
Which type of adipose tissue is involved in energy dissipation through thermogenesis?
leptin..Leptin has actions ____________ centrally (hypothalamus where it has receptors) and in peripheral organs
leptin..Function: "satiety hormone" _____________ hunger!
leptin..Critical hormone in energy __________________
role in glucose homeostasis..WAT has the ability to __________________ glucose under certain conditions to provide energy for the body
How is white adipose tissue distributed?
-around organs- in omentum- in mesenteries-bone marrow - feet axilla -orbits Fat A*s Mom say MOOO
metabolism of steroid hormones..WAT does not synthesize steroid hormones de novo but it does _____________ enzymes which are involved in the conversion of bothglucocorticoids and sex hormones
What is the primary function of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) in adipose tissue?
newborn humans to prevent extensive heat loss
- predominate type in adults
white adipose tissue (WAT)..Cytoplasm of adipose cell is sheet-like with a ___________________ nucleus
Which hormone, produced by adipose tissue, is responsible for increasing appetite and promoting fat storage?
heat
___________ fat is closer to muscle than to fat
____________ fat plays a wide-ranging role in metabolic regulation andphysiological homeostasis, far beyond the simple paradigmof fat storage
What is the primary function of adipose tissue?
what hormones do adipocytes synthesize?
lipolysis..activated by ___________________ such as: epinephrine, norepinephrine, glucagon (which bind to adipocytes).
BAT..Brown adipocytes contain numerous and smaller _______ droplets (multilocular)
what are chylomicrons
is a specialized highly vascular tissue
is the process by which hibernating animals produce heat ultizing brown fat cell
is the most common benign adipose tissue tumor
lipolysis..Enzyme: _______________
WAT play a key role in inflammatory processesDysregulation can lead to diabetesIn obese states, adipose tissue is subjected to oxidative stress, resulting in aging, accumulation of macrophages, production of proi-nflammatory cytokines and suppression of hormone production
What is the main function of subcutaneous adipose tissue?
it produces heat, which warm the blood flowing through the tissue
is present during fetal life and diminishes during the first decade after birth- also called multiocular = contains numerous fat droplets
into lobes by connective tissue
found mainly in newborn babies (~5% of the body mass)
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and plays a role in regulating hunger and appetite?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the brain?
large lipid droplets
Which adipokine is primarily secreted by adipose tissue and is associated with insulin resistance?
role in glucose homeostasis.._____________________ (stored within adipocytes), are broken into fatty acids and glycerol
Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of fatty acids in adipose tissue?
fuel reserve and storage.._________________ is the primary energy source for the brain, not fatty acids
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the mammary glands of lactating females?
what is the function of leptin?
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the body during extreme cold exposure?
metabolism of steroid hormones..White fat is __________________ in themetabolism of steroid hormones
Which of the following is NOT a function of adipose tissue in the body?
Which adipokine has anti-inflammatory properties and is associated with improved insulin sensitivity?
honeycomb
specialized in the dissipation of energy throughthe productionof heat
adipocytes ( fat storing cells)
in the periscapular region
what is the main function of brown adipose tissue?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of beige adipocytes?
stores excess energy as TAG
How does brown adipose tissue contribute to thermogenesis?
what are the functions of adipose tissue?
Which hormone stimulates the breakdown of triglycerides in adipocytes?
BAT..Higher in __________, more oxygenated (capillaries)
a rare, malignant tumor of adipose tissue- tumor containing cell that are less differentiated are more aggressive and tend to metastasize
What is the primary function of adipose tissue in the spleen?
Where is subcutaneous adipose tissue located?
unidifferentriated mesenchymal cells
What is the primary function of beige adipose tissue?
fuel reserve and storage..When other tissues ____________ energy, certain hormones bind to adipose cells and trigger the hydrolysis of TAG, resulting in the release of energy-rich fatty acids and glycerol:process known as __________________
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