Why is visceral obesity (abdominal fat) particularly important in the pathophysiology of insulin resistance?
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Correct answer: It releases free fatty acids and cytokines that impair insulin signalling
Visceral adipose tissue releases fatty acids and inflammatory mediators that interfere with insulin signalling in muscle, liver and adipose tissue.
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