- Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue composed of adipocytes (fat cells). - These cells store energy in the form of triglycerides (fat). - Adipose tissue also provides insulation, protection for organs, and produces hormones.
Fat in human body is stored in
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2022 · Topic: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cellular and Tissue Organization)
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