Adipose Tissue Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology
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Adipose tissue is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. The main function is to store energy as fat, but it also has an important endocrine function.
| Hormone | Regulation and Production | Action |
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| Leptin | Leptin is produced when the body has had adequate to eat. | Sends a signal to the appetite centre of the Hypothalamus indicating satiety. Leptin also seems to be a significant regulator of reproductive function, as animals with low body mass, and thus low leptin levels fail to cycle. |
| Resistin | - | Participates in the immune response. It may have some role in obesity and Type II Diabetes mellitus. |
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Tutorial about connective tissues, with slides on adipocytes |
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