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Learn about White Adipose Tissue
What is white adipose tissue?
White adipose tissue is a type of adipose tissue. (1)
White adipose tissue is also known as white fat. (1)
What does white adipose tissue do?
White adipose tissue provides insulation against the cold. (1)
White adipose tissues stores fats derived from food, and continually releases small amounts of the fats to be converted into energy. (1)
Where is white adipose tissue located?
in the chest, abdomen, and upperlegs
Can a person have too much white adipose tissue?
too much white adipose tissue constitutes obesity (1)
Resources
1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what-are-the-different-types-of-body-fat
