explain about adipose tissue
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Explanation:
Adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue consisting of lipid-rich cells called adipocytes. As it comprises about 20-25% of total body weight in healthy individuals, the main function of adipose tissue is to store energy in the form of lipids (fat).
Function: Energy storing, hormone production, thermal isolation (white adipose tissu...
Definition: A type of specialized connective tissue whose main functions are to store ...
Types: Depending on location; parietal fat and visceral fat; Depending on structure; ...
Structure: Adipocytes (white, brown and beige); Thin extracellular matrix consisting of
Explanation:
Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue consisting of lipid-rich cells called adipocytes. As it comprises about 20-25% of total body weight in healthy individuals, the main function of adipose tissue is to store energy in the form of lipids (fat).