ADIPOSE TISSUE

LOOSE (AREOLAR) CONNECTIVE TISSUE .

This is the most generalized type of connective tissue.

The matrix is semisolid with many fibroblasts and some fat cells.

Mast cells and macrophages widely separated by elastic and collagen fibres.

It is found in almost every part of the body and its provide elasticity and tensile strength.

Example :

Under the skin .

Between muscles

Supporting blood vessels and nerves

In the alimentary canal

In glands supporting secretory cells.

ADIPOSE TISSUE 

Adipose tissue consists of fat cells(adipocytes),containing large fat globules,in a matrix of areolar tissue.

There are 2 types of adipose tissue.

1.white adipose tissue

2.brown adipose tissue

WHITE ADIPOSE TISSUE :

This makes upto 20 to 25% of body weight in well developed adults.

It is found supporting the kidneys and the eyes,between muscle fibres and under the skin,where it acts as thermal insulator.

BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE:

It is presents relatively small quantities in  the newborn.

The incidence of brown fat,through present in human embryos, is rare in adults.

It is belived that embryonioc brown fat is gradually converted  into the white variety.

It produces less energy and considerably more heat than other fat.