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Adipose Tissue (WAT (Adipose cell energy functions: (Uptake of excess…
Adipose Tissue
WAT
Subcutaneous and visceral fat
Synthesis: pre-adipocytes
Highest % in obesity, females, elderly
Adipose cell energy functions:
Uptake of excess glucose => synthesis into triglycerides => 3 fatty acids and glycerol
Storage of triglycerides
Metabolism of triglycerides into components => 3 fatty acids and glycerol
Functions:
Energy storage
Adipokine secretion
Leptin
Adiponectin
Cytokines
Interleukins
Growth factors
BAT
Thermogenic organ
Functions
Thermogenesis for insulation
Insulin sensitivity
Glucose tolerance
Highest % in preterm infants
Synthesis: myogenic origin
More similar to skeletal muscle than WAT
Differentiated differently than WAT
Excess Body Fat Accumulation
Environmental
Inactivity
High Sugar
Overeating
Snacks, fast food
Genetic
Predisposition