How does the fat layer under the skin keep us warm?

Subject: How does the fat layer under the skin keep us warm?

Date: Mon Aug 28 21:21:46 2000
Posted by Dee Wright
Grade level: 4-6 School: No school entered.
City: Aliquippa State/Province: P.A Country: U.S.A
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 967512106.An

Message:


During my research I found that fat acts as an insulator. Can you explain 
how it does this? Is this the only way that fat helps to keep us warm? 
Thank you for your time!

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