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Salsk061 [2.6K]
3 years ago
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What function does the adipose tissue surrounding the heart serve?

Biology
1 answer:
Sladkaya [172]3 years ago
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The Adipose tissue mainly works as storing energy into fat but it also works as an insulating layer that allows less heat to escape the body, as well as offer protection to major organs.
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