Essential fat is an adipose tissue within our body. Present in all organs bones, muscles and nervous system.
Explanation:
Essential fat is an adipose tissue within our body. This tissue is responsible, mainly, for the temperature regulation, allowing our body to maintain an efficient homeostasis. However, this tissue also acts in the production of hormones and cell membranes, in addition to helping in the absorption of proteins.
The corporal distribution of fat, presents two types that are:
Android: When essential fat is found in higher concentrations in the abdomen.
Ginoide: When essential fat is in greater concentrations in the lower regions of the body, such as glutes, hips and thighs.
