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Fat cell --> adipocyte --Ilikepie 15:38, 2 March 2009 (CST) (Science: pathology) An anima or humanl connective tissue cell specialized for the synthesis and storage of fat. Such cells are bloated with globules of triglycerides, the nucleus being displaced to one side and the cytoplasm seen as a thin line around the fat droplet.


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histology about kidney !

... right or get an atlas (older editions are good) from the library. PCT cells have those big and fat nuclei dont they.

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by Dov Henis
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damaging adipocytes

That's not very good idea. The fat in blood could cause serious troubles. And you won't loose any weight just because you would damage your cells.

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by JackBean
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:01 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: damaging adipocytes
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