How does estrogen regulate body fat distribution, such as promoting fat storage in the hips and thighs and what influence does it have on overall metabolic rate and energy expenditure?
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How does estrogen regulate body fat distribution, such as promoting fat storage in the hips and thighs and what influence does it have on overall metabolic rate and energy expenditure?
Estrogen promotes fat storage in the hips and thighs by activating estrogen receptors in these areas. It slows metabolism and decreases energy expenditure by influencing thyroid hormones.
Estrogen promotes fat storage in typical female areas like hips and thighs by influencing enzyme activity in these regions. It also slightly reduces basal metabolic rate, altering energy use.