Description
A loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. It is technically composed of roughly only 80% fat.
Function
The most important function of fats is a form of stored or potential energy. Also serves to insulate us from the external temperature, especially the cold and as a protective padding for internal organs.
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) or brown fats primary function is to generate body heat. With infants having a greater amount than adults.
White adipose tissue (WAT) or white fat is used as a store of energy.
Colour
Yellow, white or brown.
Shape
globs
Location
Adipose tissue is located beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat), around internal organs (visceral fat), in bone marrow (yellow bone marrow) and in breast tissue. Adipose tissue is found in specific locations, which are referred to as adipose depots.
A loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. It is technically composed of roughly only 80% fat.
Function
The most important function of fats is a form of stored or potential energy. Also serves to insulate us from the external temperature, especially the cold and as a protective padding for internal organs.
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) or brown fats primary function is to generate body heat. With infants having a greater amount than adults.
White adipose tissue (WAT) or white fat is used as a store of energy.
Colour
Yellow, white or brown.
Shape
globs
Location
Adipose tissue is located beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat), around internal organs (visceral fat), in bone marrow (yellow bone marrow) and in breast tissue. Adipose tissue is found in specific locations, which are referred to as adipose depots.
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