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The nerve fibers of the brain are wrapped by a layer of fat. The fat acts as protection for the brain when the head is struck in an accident.
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Why do seals have a layer of fat around their body?
They have a thick layer of fat so they can keep warm.
What is the scientific term for the layer of fat around the stomach?
When the layer of fat causes a droop to the abominal area, it's known as a pannus; a hanging 'flap' of fat and skin.
Why do manatee have layer of fat or blubber around their body?
They have a layer of blubber to keep themselves warm.
What animals have a layer of fat or blubber around their bodys?
a wellwires
The cerebral cortex has a name that literally means it is the bark of what organ?
The cortex means the outer layer like the bark of a tree. The cerebral cortex is the bark (outer layer) of the brain.
What is the function of wellwires layer of fat or blubbler around their body?
Warmth
Which layer of skinstores fat?
The subcutaneous layer of skin stores fat. The subcutaneous layer is the third layer from the epidermis, which is the outside layer.
Where is the perirenal fat located in the kidney?
It's a well-defined layer of fat around the kidney, which is distinct from both the intraperitoenal fat anteriorly and the pararenal fat posterolaterally.
Why do walrus layer of fat or blubber around there body?
The blubber protects the walrus from the cold.
What is the pia layer of the brain?
The innermost layer, the pia, helps direct blood vessels into the brain.
The most superficial tissue around the brain?
Your meninges are the most superficial tissues that surround your brain. The most superficial layer of the meninges is called Dura Mater.
Do humans have fatty layer under their skins?
Humans have a layer of fat under their skin called subcutaneous fat.
