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Conservation of metabolic tissues between mammals and Drosophila
| Function | Mammals | Drosophila |
|---|---|---|
| Digestion and nutrient absorption | Stomach, small intestine | Midgut |
| Lipid storage | Adipose tissue | Fat body |
| Lipid mobilization | Adipose tissue, liver | Fat body, oenocytes |
| Glycogen storage | Liver | Fat body |
| Carbohydrate homeostasis | Pancreatic α and β cells | Neurosecretory neurons, corpora cardiaca |
