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In this article section, I will describe adipose connective tissue under a microscope with different labeled diagrams. You will find separate descriptions of white (yellow) and brown adipose tissue with their location, functions, and specific structure with diagrams.
Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue consisting of lipid-rich cells called adipocytes. As it comprises about 20-25% of total body weight in healthy individuals, the main function of adipose tissue is to store energy in the form of lipids (fat).
Tutorial: Use the image slider below to learn more about the characteristics of adipose tissue. Microscopy : Use the image slider below to learn how to use a microscope to identify and study adipose tissue on a microscope slide of human skin (from the scalp).
Adipose Tissue Histology. Covers the histological structure for adipose tissue and relevant cellular physiology for adipocytes. This video is a part of our Histology Video Course ( •...
Adipose tissue (AT) is a specialized type of connective tissue having both structural and highly complex metabolic functions, including energy storage, glucose homeostasis, and a multitude of endocrine capabilities.
Adipose tissue, also known as fat tissue or fatty tissue, is a connective tissue that is mainly composed of fat cells called adipocytes. Adipocytes are energy storing cells that contain large globules of fat known as lipid droplets surrounded by a structural network of fibers.
With a growing epidemic of obesity and its associated health problems, including diabetes and heart disease, adipocytes and adipose tissue now constitute a major area of medical research. Two properties of triglyceride lipids explain their selection as the preferred form of nutrient storage.