Loose connective tissue - Adipose tissue
Ace your homework & exams now with Quizwiz!
In the subcutaneous tissue beneath the skin, adipose tissue does what 2 things
- insulates the body - protects it from both extreme heat and cold
"Adipo" means
Fat
Adipose connective tissue is also known as
Fat
This tissue is basically areolar tissue filled with what
Fat cells
Adipose tissue also serves as a fat deposit site where...
Fat is stored and available for fuel if needed
2 examples of a adipose fat deposit site
Hips and breasts
Adipose also process individual organs like the...
Kidneys; they are surrounded by a capsule of fat
Adipose tissue forms the....
Subcutaneous tissue beneath the skin
