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White Adipose Histology

The two forms of adipose are white and brown adipose tissue. Brown adipose is found in newborns (2 - 5 % of the body weight) and can be used to dissipate stored energy as heat (thermogenesis), while adults have mainly white adipose.


Links: Adipose Tissue Development | Endocrine - Other Tissues



Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, April 19) Embryology White adipose histology.jpg. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/File:White_adipose_histology.jpg

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