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As a rule, total body fat exists
 
 A. mainly in the lower portion of the body (thighs, hips, buttocks).
  B. as a layer of fat beneath the skin.
  C. as visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous adipose tissue.
  D. around the organs in the torso.

Question 2

Adipokines are hormones produced by adipocytes that
 
 A. initiate adipocyte hypertrophy.
  B. initiate adipocyte hyperplasia.
  C. control visceral adipose tissue but not subcutaneous adipose tissue.
  D. communicate with other tissues to help regulate energy balance.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



TFauchery

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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