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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Fatty tissue is a tissue of cells which store a large proportion of lipids.
About Fatty Tissue
- Fatty tissue builds up just under the skin to keep the body warm.
- Fatty tissue stores lipids for energy for times when there is not enough food.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Adipose tissue is a tissue of cells which store a large proportion of fatty acids.
About Adipose tissue
- Adipose tissue builds up just under the skin to keep the body warm.
- Adipose tissue builds up around the organs to protect them from impact.
- Adipose tissue stores lipids for energy for times when there is not enough food.
- People with a large proportion of adipose tissue are more likely suffer from Coronary Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes.