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MaxineFat cells do not tan darker than muscle cells because tanning is a result of melanin production in response to UV exposure, which is a process that occurs in the skin regardless of the presence of fat or muscle. The amount of melanin produced determines the level of skin darkening, not the type of cells underneath the skin.
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Why muscle cell found in heart contain many more mitochondria than cells that store fat in adult humans?
Heart is very active than fat storing cells. It needs more energy
Why is mitochondria found in muscle and brain cells than in skin and fat cells?
Muscles,brain are so active. They need energy greatly
Do muscles contain fat?
Muscles do not contain fat; fat is stored in adipose tissue, which is separate from muscle tissue. However, muscle tissue can be surrounded by fat deposits, especially in individuals with higher body fat percentages.
What are the four sources of energy for muscle cells?
fat, calories, sugar, and energy or glucose
True or false An ounce of muscle takes up more space than an ounce of fat?
True. Muscle is more dense and takes up less space than fat. So, an ounce of muscle will appear smaller in volume compared to an ounce of fat.
