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Adipose tissue is body fat, a loose connective tissue that stores lipids (fats) and also functions in the endocrine system by secreting hormones.

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Which type of tissue is fat?

adipose tissue


What type of tissue that stores lipid molecules?

These are called fat cells or adipose cells.


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.


What type of tissue stores fat?

Adipose tissue. This is a loose connective tissue comprised of fibroblasts, adipocytes, and immune cells.


Is adipose a tendon?

No, adipose is another type of connective tissue, which is fat cells.


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.


Dense connective tissue includes adipose tissue?

Adipose tissues (fat) is a type of connective tissue. It can be found in the heart walls and in joits.


Is adipose connective tissue?

adipose is a type of connective tissue, its about 80 percent fat.


Which type of connective tissue functions as a reserve energy supply for the body?

Adipose tissue functions as a reserve energy supply for the body. It stores excess energy in the form of triglycerides and releases it as needed.


What us another name for adipose?

Adipose means the part of the body that keeps fat, both healthy and unhealthy.


What is Adipose tissue to the skin?

Adipose tissue is deep to the skin; skin is superficial to adipose tissue. Adipose tissue is fat.


What type of connective tissue insulates the body?

Adipose Connective Tissue