Do Fat Cells Ever Really Go Away?

Do Fat Cells Ever Really Go Away?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

The video explains how aerobic exercise boosts metabolism by using stored fat as energy. Fat cells, or adipocytes, are crucial for energy storage and body structure. They grow or shrink based on weight changes but never disappear. Fat is stored as triglycerides, which release energy when broken down. Losing weight involves expending energy to break down these triglycerides, but it's challenging as fat is easily regained. The video highlights the importance of fat cells in energy management and body function.

Read more

2 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the process of how fat is used for energy in the body.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it easier to gain back weight after losing it?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?