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What specialized function do dermis cells perform?
store fat
What is the primary function of white adipose cells?
The primary function of white adipose cells is to store energy in the form of fat. They also provide insulation and act as a cushion to protect organs.
Do muscle cells contain more mitocondria than fat cells?
Yes they do, fat cells have very little function and therefore require much less energy than muscle cells.
What is the Storage of energy is a major function of?
Storage of energy is a major function of fat cells in the body. Excess energy from food is converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells to be used as fuel when needed.
Which is a function of marrow?
produce nutrients, create red blood cells, and store fat
Where does visceral fat normally accumulate?
Visceral fat normally accumulates around the hips and thighs. Visceral fat is very dangerous because it cannot even be accessed by liposuction. The visceral fat cells function differently than subcutaneous fat cells.
What is the function of fat molecule?
Two major types of fat exists: brown fat and white fat. The two types have different functions carried out by two distinct types of cells (brown fat cells and white fat cells). Brown fat cells are specialised heat producers, while white fat cells store and release fats.
What is the fat function in animal cells?
Fat serves a variety of purposes. It is primarily an energy storage mechanism, but it can also insulate an organism. This is obviously not true
What does the lyphatic system do with excess fat cirulating?
The lymphatic system is what carries the fats around in our bodies. Excess fat is stored in fat cells specialized for that function and are called adipose tissue.
Why are muscle cells smaller than fat cells?
Muscles cells are smaller than fat cells because they are more dense. These cells are more condensed than fat cells.
Yellow bone marrow has a large percentage of what?
fat cells that create red blood cells
What are the for basic cell types?
The four basic cell types are epithelial cells (skin cells, lining of organs), connective tissue cells (bone cells, fat cells), muscle cells (skeletal muscle cells, cardiac muscle cells), and nerve cells (neurons). Each type of cell has a specific structure and function that contributes to overall body function.
