STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ANIMAL TISSUES
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Used to insulate and protect organs
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Is used to connect bone to bone or muscle to bone.
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Maintains body temperature
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adipose tissue is a form of loose connective tissue that stores fat. Adipose lines organs and body cavities to protect organs and insulate the body against heat loss.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fat cells or adipose tissue, is a connective tissue which not only cushions body organs but also insulates them and provides reserve energy fuel.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is a pliable, mesh-like tissue with a fluid matrix and functions to cushion and protect body organs. Fibroblasts are widely dispersed in this tissue; they are irregular branching cells that secrete strong fibrous proteins and proteoglycans as an extracellular matrix.
Detailed explanation-4: -Loose connective tissue works to hold organs in place and is made up of extracellular matrix and collagenous, elastic and reticular fibers. Dense connective tissue is what makes up tendons and ligaments and consist of a higher density of collagen fibers.
Detailed explanation-5: -Functions of connective tissues include binding, support, insulation, and protection. Connective tissues are the most widely distributed and abundant tissues in the human body.