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Heat production in the absence of shivering is called nonshivering thermogenesis. This is the major function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat).
(Human Physiology 12th edition Stuart Ira Fox <p667>)
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Can white adipose tissue be converted to brown fat?
The common belief is that it cannot, though there are some that believe it can. Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) developed mostly before birth and white adipose tissue (white fat) develops after birth during early development.
Which tissue that stores fat in our body?
Adipose (fat) tissue. Fat can also be deposited in muscle; with a disease such as muscular dystrophy or on organs like the liver with liver damage. There is a type of fat (brown) which exists on or around internal organs, and subcutaneous fat which is underneath the the out layers of skin.
What makes a tissue a target tissue?
Fat tissue and liver
What is fat storing tissue called?
That tissue is called as adipose tissue.
What tissue is commonly known as fat?
Some tissue in the body is made of fat. Many more are not. The tissue that has fat cells is called adipose tissue. It stores "food" for later use, insulates and acts as a protector..
What is the function of the fat (adipose) tissue?
Heat production in the absence of shivering is called nonshivering thermogenesis. This is the major function of brown adipose tissue (brown fat). (Human Physiology 12th edition Stuart Ira Fox <p667>)
Can white adipose tissue be converted to brown fat?
The common belief is that it cannot, though there are some that believe it can. Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) developed mostly before birth and white adipose tissue (white fat) develops after birth during early development.
What is the function of the muscle and fat tissue that you removed?
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Fat tissue is also referred to as adipose tissue?
It is true that fat tissue is also referred to as adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue whose main function is to store lipids.
Which tissue that stores fat in our body?
Adipose (fat) tissue. Fat can also be deposited in muscle; with a disease such as muscular dystrophy or on organs like the liver with liver damage. There is a type of fat (brown) which exists on or around internal organs, and subcutaneous fat which is underneath the the out layers of skin.
What are the different types of fats?
If you are referring to adipose tissue, there is: brown adipose tissue (or brown fat), and white adipose tissue (or white fat). If you're referring to foods, there is: unsaturated fats and saturated fats.
What is fat tissue function?
Fat tissue keep heat in the body and are protein reserves for when there is little energy giving substances Ex. FOOD!!
What tissue is specialized for collecting and storing food the fat or epithelial?
Connective tissue in general, specializes in collecting and storing fat. The sub-division of connective tissue that has been delegated this task is the Adipocytes, both white and brown
Does bone tissue function as a fat storage area?
The yellow marrow in the medullary cavity in long bones functions as a fat storage area.
What type of tissue is fat?
Fat is adipose tissue which is a connective tissue.
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.
Which gland produces leptin?
fat tissue or adipose tissue
