Q. Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against which of the following losses?
Answer: Loss of heat from the body
Notes: Adipose tissue that’s fat cells which are under the skin act as barrier to loss of the heat from the body and it protects the skin from entering of highly reactive UV rays of the sun. Fat present below the skin surface in our body, act as an insulator against loss of heat from the body. The deposited fat works as barrier, which prevents loss of heat.