Question

Mention the type of adipose tissue found in infants. How does it differ from adipose tissue of adults?

Answer 1

Adipose Tissue:

1. The type of adipose tissue found in infants is brown adipose tissue which contains many liquid droplets in adipocytes.
2. Blood supply and mitochondria are more.
3. It produces heat and maintains body temperature.
4. In adults white adipose tissue is present which contains a single large liquids droplet in the adipocyte.
5. Cytoplasm and nucleus are pushed to one side.