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Why is adipose tissue an endocrine organ?
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Because it produces hormones such as leptin, resistin, and the cytokine TNFa
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What are adipokines?
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Cytokines secreted by adipose tissue
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Distinguish between primary and secondary obesity
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Primary obesity is due to an inbalance between calories in and calories used, leading to an excess storage of fat
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List six means of measuring obesity
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BMI, skinfold measurements, bioelectrical impendence, computed tomography
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Discuss four secondary causes of secondary obesity
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hypothyroidism; congenital disorders; hypothalamic disorders; endocrine disorders; drug therapy
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Describe two advantages of obesity
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> chance of survival during starvation, < risk of osteoporosis < symptoms of menopause
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List four medical conditions more common with obesity
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> risk of type II diabetes mellitus; CVD; cirrhosis of liver; gallstones; appendicitis; respiratory problems; osteoarthritis; some cancers
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Explain insulin resistance and leptin resistance
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What hypothalamic hormone encourages eating
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Neuropeptide Y
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Which hormone opposes eating and where is it produced
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Leptin opposes eating and is produced by adipose tissue
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How does obesity increase the risk of NIDDM?
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insulin resistance.
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