Adipose Tissue

Question 1

What are the metabolic roles of adipose tissue?

Answer 1

• Thermal Insulation
• Endocrine organ
• Energy Storage
• Mechanical Cushioning

Question 2

Explain the difference in adipose tissue and its development?

Answer 2

White and brown
Brown - Lots of mitochondria, does not produce ATP, produces heat
Mainly in children
Many fat droplets
Developed from muscle cell progenitor

White - less mitochondria
Single fat droplet
Produces ATP
Stems from fibroblast like precursor cells

Question 3

How does adipocyte change in obesity?

Answer 3

If weight gain the adipocyte will increase in size and reach maximum size.
Further weight gain the pre adipocytes will begin to differentiate
weight loss the cell number will not decrease but size will