EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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Which type of connective tissue is characterized by vacuoles of fat?
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Adipose
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Areolar
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Reticular
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Transitional
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -White adipose tissue cells have large vacuoles and low numbers of mitochondria. They have the ability (and the space) to store lipids in the form of triglyceride droplets. This stops these fatty acids from circulating in the blood which can cause inflammation of the blood vessels and arterial plaque build-up.
Detailed explanation-2: -It consists of a fine network of reticular fibers (type III collagen), whose function is to hold the cells in place. Adipose tissue is richly supplied with blood vessels and unmyelinated nerve fibers.
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