EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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What form of connective tissue is dominated by cells that are specialized for the synthesis and storage of energy-rich reserves of fat or lipids?
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Cartilage tissue
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Cancellous bone tissue
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Adipose tissue
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Reticular tissue
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Adipose tissue is a type of loose connective tissue located mainly beneath the skin. The cells of this tissue are specialised to store fats.
Detailed explanation-2: -The more technical term for body fat is adipose tissue. It is a loose connective tissue composed of fat cells, with individual cells being called adipocytes. Adipocytes contain lipid droplets of stored triglycerides. These cells swell as they store fat and shrink when the fat is used for energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Specialised connective tissue includes tendons and ligaments, Bone and Cartilage, haemopoetic tissue, blood and adipose tissue.
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