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The soft white fat tissue is known as adipose tissue. It is a type of loose connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat cells called adipocytes. Adipose tissue also helps cushion and insulate the body.

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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.


What term is an example of a soft tissue sarcoma?

An example of a soft tissue sarcoma is liposarcoma, which arises from adipose (fat) tissue. Other types include leiomyosarcoma, which originates from smooth muscle, and rhabdomyosarcoma, which develops from skeletal muscle. Soft tissue sarcomas can occur in various locations throughout the body and often require specialized treatment approaches.


Why are the three types of fat in human fat tissue colored brown white and yellow?

Brown fat contains more mitochondria that generate heat, giving it a darker color. White fat stores energy and is yellowish due to carotenoids from certain foods. Yellow fat can result from lipid breakdown products accumulating in the adipose tissue.


Why are breasts soft?

Breasts are sweat glands in mammals evolved to produce a nourishing and easily digested liquid for young to feed on until they can acquire food on their own. They are composed primarily of fat, collagen, elastin and mammary glands. They are generally soft in texture due to the fat.


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.

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Name a soft connective tissue?

adipose (fat), skin


Soft White tissue in stool?

Soft white tissue that is found in the stool can be an indication of a tapeworm infestation. White tissue in stool can also indicate a food allergy. If symptoms persist, you need to consult a physician.


What is the soft connective tissue that produces blood cells or stores fat?

Marrow


Which M is the name given to the soft tissue in the bone cavities?

The soft tissue inside of the bone is called "marrow."


What is the soft tissue at the center of bones known as?

The soft tissue at the center of bones is known as bone marrow. It is responsible for producing blood cells and storing fat.


What helps keep skin soft and hair lustrous sebaceous and?

Subcutaneous tissue ( fat )


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.


Sebaceous or glands help keep skin soft and hair lustrous?

Subcutaneous tissue ( fat )


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 adipose tissue composed of?

Adipose tissue is made up of fat. It is responsible for keeping the body warm and for creating a soft buffer for organs.


White lumpy tissue on the outer surface of the heart?

Adipose..which is fat.


What is the white substance on the exterior of the heart?

Adipose tissue, aka fat.