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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Introduction to Cell Division

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Introduction to Cell Division

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Which of the following statements accurately describes fat cell development?

Fat cells can decrease in number through diet and exercise.

Fat cells, once formed, can only increase in size but not in number.

Fat cells can transform into muscle cells with regular exercise.

Fat cells are only formed during childhood and cannot develop in adulthood.

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Understand the nature of fat cells, also known as adipocytes, which are specialized cells that store energy in the form of fat.

Recognize that fat cells can increase in size (hypertrophy) when they store more fat, but they do not typically decrease in number through diet and exercise.

Learn that fat cells do not transform into muscle cells. Muscle cells and fat cells are distinct types of cells with different functions and structures.

Acknowledge that fat cells can develop throughout life, not just during childhood. Adults can form new fat cells, especially when there is a significant increase in body fat.

Conclude that the accurate statement is: 'Fat cells, once formed, can only increase in size but not in number.' This reflects the typical behavior of fat cells in the body.