adipose tissue
• all decreases in adipose tissue involve white fat
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• epididymal fat pad weights were 50% lower than normal
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• uterine fat pad weights were 50% lower than normal
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digestive/alimentary system
• uptake of lipid from the intestine is abnormal
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growth/size/body
N |
• body weight normal on a normal fat diet
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• less weight gain on a high fat diet
• weight about 2/3 that of controls
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homeostasis/metabolism
N |
• serum cholesterol and triglycerides are normal on a normal diet
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• uptake of lipid from the intestine is abnormal
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• decreased fasting levels of plasma leptin
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• plasma glucose levels do not increase on a high fat diet
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• fasting plasma insulin levels are decreased
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• improved glucose tolerance compared to controls on a high fat diet
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• insulin sensitivity is improved under both a low and high fat diet
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liver/biliary system
• liver weights were 36% lower in males
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