Fat cells. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through fat (adipose) tissue,consisting of fat-storing cells (adipocytes,orange) supported by connective tissue. Adipocytes store energy as an insulating layer of fat under the skin and the majority of the cell's volume is taken up by a large lipid (fat or oil) droplet. Fat accumulation starts with a few small lipid droplets which coalesce to make one large droplet. When mature,an adipocyte may be 10 or 20 times its original size. Magnification: x4500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
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