GENERAL HISTOLOGY

TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND

ORAL MUCOSA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cell that resides within the connective tissue is ____
A
Merkel cell.
B
Langerhans cell
C
Adipocytes
D
Keratinocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -adipose cell, also called adipocyte or fat cell, connective-tissue cell specialized to synthesize and contain large globules of fat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adipose tissue, or fat tissue, is considered a connective tissue even though it does not have fibroblasts or a real matrix, and has only a few fibers. Adipose tissue is composed of cells called adipocytes that collect and store fat in the form of triglycerides for energy metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is my adipose tissue? Adipose tissue is commonly known as body fat. It is found all over the body. It can be found under the skin (subcutaneous fat), packed around internal organs (visceral fat), between muscles, within bone marrow and in breast tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Adipose tissue, also known as fat, is the anatomical term for loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. Adipose tissue is primarily located beneath the skin and is also found around internal organs, in bone marrow, and as described above, is a major component of the human breast.

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