A 55-year-old man with obesity presents with systemic inflammation markers elevated on his blood tests. His physician explains that his adipose tissue likely contributes to this inflammation through the activity of immune cells.
Which of the following is the most likely mechanism responsible for this inflammation?

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A 55-year-old man with obesity presents with systemic inflammation markers elevated on his blood tests. His physician explains that his adipose tissue likely contributes to this inflammation through the activity of immune cells.  
 Which of the following is the most likely mechanism responsible for this inflammation?

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macrophage infiltration around necrotic adipocytes

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increased oxygenation of adipose tissue

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decreased macrophage presence in adipose tissue

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A enhanced insulin sensitivity in adipocytes

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increased adiponectin secretion by adipocytes

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