GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
White adipose connective tissue constitutes ____
A
stroma of hemopoietic organs
B
dermal papillary layer
C
dermal reticular layer
D
tendon
E
hypoderm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -White adipose tissue (WAT) is a heterogeneous tissue composed of lipid-filled adipocytes and several nonadipocyte cell populations, including endothelial, blood, uncharacterized stromal, and adipocyte precursor cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue mainly composed of fat cells known as adipocytes. Adipocytes can be subdivided into three cell types: white, brown and beige adipocytes, which differ in their structure, location, and function.

Detailed explanation-3: -Connective tissue and adipose tissue mostly make up the hypodermis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypodermis consists of well-vascularized, loose, areolar connective tissue and adipose tissue, which functions as a mode of fat storage and provides insulation and cushioning for the integument.

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