obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What are some hormonal regulations of adipose tissue
A
insulin increases deposition
GH, epin, glucagon, cortisol promote lipolysis
Estrogen is a major regulator of adipose tissue
2
Q
Does adipose tissue only store energy
A
no, also has some hormone control
3
Q
What is lepitn
A
protein produced in adipocytes
encoded by Ob
correlates with lipid content
4
Q
2 effects of increase in adipose depots
A
Hyperplasia of adipocytes
Hypertrophy of adipocytes