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'''Adipose tissue''', commonly known as fat tissue, is the main long term energy storage organ.
'''Adipose tissue''', commonly known as fat tissue, is the main long term energy storage organ. It is a type of connective tissue, composed of [[adipocytes]].  Fat is stored in adipocytes mainly in the form of triacyl glycerol.





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Adipose tissue, commonly known as fat tissue, is the main long term energy storage organ. It is a type of connective tissue, composed of adipocytes. Fat is stored in adipocytes mainly in the form of triacyl glycerol.