Assignment 2 - Knowledge review MetS Question Title * 1. The severity of insulin resistance is proportionate to the degree of central obesity a) True b) False Question Title * 2. True or False: insulin resistance may lead to glucose intolerance and may lead to diabetes type 2 a) True b) False Question Title * 3. The metabolic syndrome is associated with lipid abnormalities including: a) Increased triglycerides b) Increased LDL-cholesterol c) Decreased HDL-cholesterol d) (a) and (c) Question Title * 4. The adipocyte adiponectin plays an important role in: a) Endothelial health and insulin receptor function b) Vasoconstriction and blood pressure c) Appetite control Question Title * 5. The term "adipogenesis" means: a) Breakdown of adipose (fat) tissues b) The process of cell differentiation during which preadipocytes (undifferentiated fibroblasts) become adipocytes (fat cells) c) The breakdown of lipids and involves hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids Question Title * 6. Raised plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is associated with: a) Progression of cardiovascular disease b) Cancers c) Obesity d) Increased risk of thrombosis e) all of the above Question Title * 7. Which of the following adipokines has anti-inflammatory properties? a) TNF-a b) Interleukin 6 c) Adiponectin d) Leptin Question Title * 8. True or False: insulin resistance is caused only by obesity a) True b) False Question Title * 9. Name and Surname: (Required.) Question Title * 10. Store name (Required.) Question Title * 11. Contact Number (Required.) Done