Adipose or fatty tissue is deposited in most parts of the body. It is
associated with areolar tissue by the deposition of fat cells specially adapted
for storing droplets of fat, and is present in all subcutaneous tissue except
that of the eyelids and the penis, and inside the cranial cavity.
Function to help
support and retain in position the organs of the body. The kidneys, for
example, are deeply embedded in fat.
To from a protective covering for the body
To act as store of water and of fat which when required can
be re absorbed and by combustion In the tissue during metabolism provided a
source of heat and energy for the uses of the body.
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