nutritional imbalances

How Does Overnutrition Affect Tissue Histology?

Overnutrition, particularly due to excessive intake of fats and sugars, can lead to conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Histologically, these conditions are marked by:
- Adipocyte Hypertrophy: Enlarged fat cells in adipose tissue.
- Fatty Liver: Accumulation of fat droplets in hepatocytes, also known as hepatic steatosis.
- Atherosclerosis: Build-up of fatty plaques in blood vessels, which can be seen as lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells) and thickened vessel walls.

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