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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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|<font color=Purple>Leptin</font> | |<font color=Purple>Leptin</font> | ||
|Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat. | |Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat. | ||
| − | |Sends a signal to the ''appetite centre'' of the [[ | + | |Sends a signal to the ''appetite centre'' of the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] indicating satiety. Leptin also seems to be a significant regulator of reproductive function, as animals with low body mass, and thus low leptin levels fail to cycle. |
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|<font color=Purple>Resistin</font> | |<font color=Purple>Resistin</font> | ||
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| − | |Participates in the [[ | + | |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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| + | |powerpoints = [[Connective Tissue Histology resource|Tutorial about connective tissues, with slides on adipocytes]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 29 June 2012
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.
| Hormone | Regulation and Production | Action |
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| Leptin | Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat. | Sends a signal to the appetite centre of the Hypothalamus indicating satiety. Leptin also seems to be a significant regulator of reproductive function, as animals with low body mass, and thus low leptin levels fail to cycle. |
| Resistin | - | Participates in the immune response. It may have some role in obesity and Type II Diabetes mellitus. |
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Tutorial about connective tissues, with slides on adipocytes |
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