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  • Adipose Tissue: Structure, Function & Types - A Comprehensive Guide
    The tissue specialized for fat storage is called adipose tissue.

    Here's some additional information about adipose tissue:

    * Function: Adipose tissue's primary function is to store energy in the form of triglycerides. It also acts as insulation, cushioning organs, and producing hormones that regulate metabolism.

    * Types: There are two main types of adipose tissue:

    * White adipose tissue: This is the most common type and is responsible for long-term energy storage.

    * Brown adipose tissue: This type is specialized for heat production and is more prevalent in infants and hibernating animals.

    * Location: Adipose tissue is found throughout the body, including beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat), around organs (visceral fat), and in bone marrow.

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