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Yes, usually, although in children gaining lots of weight, or perhaps some other special circumstance, it is possible for there to actually be more fat cells.

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How many fat cells in human body?

It depends from person to person, 70 billion is a roundabout number. some obese people can have up to 300 billion though. Scientist's argue back and forth if the number of cells actually increases as you get fatter, or if the fat cells just become larger.


Do fat cells have pain receptors?

Yes, fat cells do not have pain receptors.


What is the difference between fat cells and muscular cells?

Fat cells, also known as adipocytes, store energy in the form of fat. Muscle cells, or myocytes, are responsible for generating force and movement. Fat cells have a lower metabolic rate compared to muscle cells, which burn more energy and contribute to overall metabolic health.


When do fat cells multiply?

New fat cells, or lipocytes, are created only when all currently existing lipocytes within an organism are saturated with fat. This enlargement of a cell is known as hypertrophy and results in fat cells dividing and creating new fat cells known as hyperplasia. The average weight of a fat cell is 0.6 micrograms and hyperplasia occurs when fat cells become 4-6 times larger than their average size. Men with bodyfat greater than 19% and woman with bodyfat of greater than 25% may become at risk for hyperplasia. This is why once you become obese it is much harder to lose weight. At that point you have more fat cells to contend with than the average person who did not experience hyperplasia. It is extreamly difficult to decrease the number of fat cells once you have them. It is very important to not to allow hyperplasia to happen in the first place. Moreover, you gain most of your fat cells during adolescence until you finally finish puberty. At that time you more or less reach your set point of fat cells you carry with you into adulthood. This is why overweight kids have a much harder time controlling weight as adults. They simply start off adult life with more fat cells to have to deal with. It is also the reason why dieting is much harder for obese people. The bottom line is do not let yourself get so fat that your fat cells increase or you will forever have a much harder time controlling weight.


Does the cell store starch and fat in the nucleus?

No, the cell does not store starch and fat in the nucleus. Starch is stored in the chloroplasts of plant cells, while fat is typically stored in specialized organelles called lipid droplets within the cell. The nucleus primarily houses the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA.