While educating a class about adipocytes in adipose tissue, the faculty will emphasize these cells not only serve as storage sites but also are able to:
A) Produce linoleic fatty acid
B) Synthesize triglycerides
C) Increase glucagon release
D) Degrade fat-soluble vitamins
Ans: B
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Adipocytes synthesize and store lipids as triglycerides. Polyunsaturated linoleic fatty acid is obtained from dietary fats. Fat-soluble vitamins are components of the enzyme system required for energy to be released from fat. Adipocytes store glycerol and release it as an energy source when needed.
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