Body Fat: Connective tissue composed of fats
In histology, adipose tissue or body fat or just fat is a tissue made up of cells called adipocytes.
They store nutrients called fats in fat cells. Adipose tissue produce different compounds which are called adipokines. They include leptin, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin 1 beta and others.
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