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Name the tissue that stores fat in our body?


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Adipose tissue:

  1. The tissue that stored the fat in our body is known as adipose tissue.
  2. They are mostly found beneath the skin, around the internal organs, between muscles, and bone marrow.
  3. Adipose tissue stores the energy in great amounts.
  4. Its main function is to protect the visceral parts of the body.
  5. It also provides insulation and maintains the body temperature.
  6. In mammals, two types of adipose tissue exist: white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT).

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