GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all below that describe the functions of connective tissues in the body:
A
bind structures
B
provide support and protection
C
store fat
D
conduct nerve impulses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adipose tissue, otherwise known as body fat, is a connective tissue that extends throughout your body. It’s found under your skin (subcutaneous fat), between your internal organs (visceral fat) and even in the inner cavities of bones (bone marrow adipose tissue).

Detailed explanation-2: -Connective tissues bind structures together, form a framework and support for organs and the body as a whole, store fat, transport substances, protect against disease, and help repair tissue damage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adipose tissue, also known as fat tissue or fatty tissue, is a connective tissue that is mainly composed of fat cells called adipocytes. Adipocytes are energy storing cells that contain large globules of fat known as lipid droplets surrounded by a structural network of fibers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tissue that supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body. Connective tissue also stores fat, helps move nutrients and other substances between tissues and organs, and helps repair damaged tissue.

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