Practice Storage (13.3.6) - Skin: The Jack-of-all-Trades

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Question 1.
What is stored in the hypodermis of the skin?
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Think about what type of energy reserve the body might keep.
Question 2.
Name one function of stored fat.
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Consider how the body maintains temperature.
3Question 3.
What is the main function of fat stored in the skin?
- Cooling
- Energy Reserve
- Sensation
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Think about what the body uses for energy when food is scarce.
4Question 4.
True or False: The hypodermis only stores fat and has no other function.
- True
- False
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Consider all the roles of the hypodermis.
Question 5.
How might a lack of fat storage in the hypodermis affect a person's health in cold climates?
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Think about the relationship between fat, temperature regulation, and energy.
Question 6.
Jane is an athlete trying to lose weight. What should she consider about fat storage, especially in relation to energy and temperature?
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Consider the balance between body fat for energy and performance needs.

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