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Answer the following question.
Why do animals in cold regions have a layer of fat below their skin?
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Solution
- In adipose tissues, fats are stored in the form of droplets.
- The adipose tissue acts as a good insulator and helps retain heat in the body. This helps in survival of animals in the colder regions.
Hence, animals in cold regions have a layer of fat below their skin.
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