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NUR 213 - EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE.
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NUR 213 - EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE. Obesity Chapter 5 Objectives 1. Describe the pathophysiology of obesity. - Adipose tissue provides insulation, warmth, and cushioning for body organs and serves as a strong depot for excess energy.
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NUR 213 - EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE/NUR 213 - EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE. 
Obesity 
Chapter 5 
 
Objectives 
 
1.	Describe the pathophysiology of obesity. 
 
-	Adipose tissue provides insulation, warmth, and cushioning for body organs and serves as a strong depot for excess energy. It also influences many metabolic processes in the body 
 
-	Adipocytes are metabolically active and secrete a wide variety of repetitive adipokines 
 
-	Adipokines include:
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