BIOL 1080 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Adipose Tissue, Vo2 Max, Systems Biology
18 Nov 2016
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Emphasizes a systems biology approach i. e. the involvement of multiple systems (adipose, cardiovascular, muscular, liver and gut, nervous system, etc. This approach also emphasizes that adipose tissue" does much more than store energy, provide insulation and cushion organs (textbook, pp. Exercise situation incorporates multiple systems including the adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is extremely dynamic and is a loose connective tissue. Produces peptide hormones such as leptin etc,. endocrines. We store excess triglycerides, carbohydrates and protein from food and convert it into globules of fat that we then store in adipose tissue and reserve it until we need extra energy. At that time our cells break down the fat to release the energy. The systematic study of complex interactions in biological systems. Main goal of this system is to better understand the entirety of the processes that happen in a biological system. it means studying biological systems as a whole rather than focusing on each component of the system individually.
