Lecture

Energy Metabolism: Sex Differences

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This lecture explores how men and women have evolved differently in terms of energy storage and consumption, leading to differences in fat distribution, fertility, and metabolic processes. It delves into the biological mechanisms behind the oxidation of lipids in women and the carbohydrate-based metabolism in men, highlighting the advantages of lipid storage and the distinct properties of white and brown adipose tissues.

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