Question

What are the characteristics of adipose tissue?

Answer 1

they act as an insulating layer , helping to reduce heat loss through the skin
they are protective in function
they are also means of energy storage

Answer 2

Answer :-

First of all, what are adipose tissues ?

Ans - Adipose tissues are specialized forms of loose connective tissues in which, fibroblasts are modified the storage of fats.

The characteristics of Adipose tissues are as follows :-

• Adipose tissue consists of large, spherical or oval cells, called "Fat cells" or "Adipocytes".

• Adipocytes secrete the hormone "Leptin" they is involved in the regulation of appetite.

• Adipose tissues are found beneath the skin, around the Kidneys and bone marrow.

• Adipose tissues are poor conductors of heat.

• Adipose tissues act as "Thermal insulators" in the bodies of organisms.

• There are two types of adipose tissues - (i) White adipose tissues, (ii) Brown adipose tissues

• White adipose tissues are "Monolocular" in nature.

• Brown adipose tissues are "Multilocular" in nature.