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Adipose tissue is body fat. In humans the adipose tissue is right under the skin. It also goes around internal organs and is found in bones and breast tissue. Adipose is mainly used as a reserve for energy in the body.

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Fat tissue is also referred to as adipose tissue?

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Cells that store fat are called?

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Tissue whose primary function is to store triglycerides?

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