Histology
Adipose tissue - White
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Self-assessment MCQs (single best answer)
What is the primary cell type responsible for lipid storage in adipose tissue?
Which type of adipose tissue is specialised for thermogenesis?
Which cell type in adipose tissue is involved in phagocytosis?
Where is subcutaneous fat primarily located?
Which hormone is produced by adipose tissue and regulates hunger?
What histological feature is characteristic of white adipose tissue?
What is a common histopathological feature of obese adipose tissue?
Which type of adipose tissue is associated with a higher risk of metabolic diseases?
What process involves the transformation of white adipocytes into beige adipocytes?
What genetic factor is associated with obesity and metabolic disorders?
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