Give a short account of structure and function of adipose tissue. - Vidyadip

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Give a short account of structure and function of adipose tissue.

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Answer

It is fat storing connective tissue which is found mainly beneath the skin. The adipose tissue consists of several spherical or oval adipose cells (adipocytes or fat cells). Each adipose cell contains fat globules. It is found below the skin, around the internal organs like heart, kidneys and eyeballs.

Functions:

It acts as an insulator.
Provides support and protection to the vital organs.
It acts as a storage of fat.

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