# Adipose Tissue --- **Adipose tissue** is a type of [[loose connective tissue]] that is predominately made up of **adipocytes**, or "fat cells". These are a type of cell that that synthesizes and stores [[triglycerides|fat]]. They act as fuel reserves and protective padding around vital organs. ![[adipocyte.png]] ## Brown & White **White adipose tissue** are the most abundant type of adipose tissue, and the most predominate form found in adults. Despite it's name it is actually a yellow color, which matches the color of the adipocytes. **Brown adipose tissue** have much more [[mitochondria]] than white cells, which allows them to generate heat. It's found in little kids and diminishes as they grow—by adulthood it is only found in the neck and clavicular regions. ## Subcutaneous & Visceral There are two broad locations of adipose tissue, **subcutaneous fat** which is is fat located directly under the skin but over everything else; and **visceral fat** which is fat that surrounds the organs for protection. Having a lot of visceral fat is very detrimental to one's heath. ___