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Where is adipose tissue present |
| Answer» Adipose tissue\xa0is a specialized connective\xa0tissue\xa0consisting of lipid-rich\xa0cells\xa0called adipocytes. As it comprises about 20-25% of total body weight in healthy individuals, the main function of\xa0adipose tissue\xa0is to store energy in the form of lipids (fat). Adipose tissue is commonly known as\xa0body\xa0fat. It is found all over the\xa0body. It can be found under the\xa0skin\xa0(subcutaneous fat), packed around internal\xa0organs\xa0(visceral fat), between muscles, within\xa0bone marrow\xa0and in\xa0breast\xa0tissue. | |