Table 3.
Adipose Tissues and Hepatic Weight of ob/ob Mice from Both Groups at the End of the Aerobic Exercise Protocol (Absolute and Relative Weight)
| Variables | Sedentary (n=7) | Trained (n=7) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute weight | |||
| Liver (gr) | 2.5±0.3 | 2.2±0.2 | 0.04 |
| Peritoneal adipose tissue (gr) | 2.5 (2.0–5.5) | 1.5 (1.5–4.0) | 0.03 |
| Inguinal adipose tissue (gr) | 2.4±0.6 | 1.8±0.8 | 0.10 |
| Periepididimal adipose tissue (gr) | 3.0±1.3 | 2.9±0.9 | 0.87 |
| Relative weight | |||
| Liver (mg) | 54.0±4.8 | 50.3±5.3 | 0.04 |
| Peritoneal adipose tissue (mg) | 59.5 (40.0–103.1) | 36.1 (32.6–93.0) | 0.04 |
| Inguinal adipose tissue (mg) | 51.5±15.9 | 42.5±20.1 | 0.49 |
| Periepididimal adipose tissue (mg) | 64.4±32.1 | 66.4±18.9 | 0.88 |
Note: p<0.05.
Abbreviations: Gr, grams; mg, milligrams.