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Adipose Tissue Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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Adipose tissue is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. The main function is to store energy as fat, but it also has an important endocrine function.
Adipose tissue is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. The main function is to store energy as fat, but it also has an important endocrine function.
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|Participates in the [[:Category:Immunology|immune response.]] It may have some role in obesity and Type II [[Diabetes mellitus]].
|Participates in the [[:Category:Immunology|immune response.]] It may have some role in obesity and Type II [[Diabetes Mellitus|Diabetes mellitus]].
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[[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]]