What is Body fat?
[[File:White_adipose_distribution_in_the_body..jpg|thumb|Distribution of white adipose (body fat) in the human body]] In [[histology]], '''adipose tissue''' or '''body fat''' or just '''fat''' is a [[tissue]] made up of cells called [[adipocyte]]s. They store [[Nutrient|nutrients]] called [[fat]]s in fat cells. Adipose tissue produce different [[compound]]s which are called adipokines. They include [[leptin]], [[Neoplasm|tumor]] [[necrosis]] factor alpha, interleukin 1 beta and others.<ref>[http://www.biochemsoctrans.org/content/33/5/1078 P. Trayhurn, I.S. Wood. Signalling role of adipose tissue: adipokines and inflammation in obesity]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Animal tissues]] [[Category:Lipids]]