NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
reserve fuel source, insulates against heat loss, protects organs
A
osseous tissue
B
areolar
C
blood
D
reticular
E
adipose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The type of connective tissue that insulates against heat loss is called A. adipose connective tissue. This type of connective tissue contains cells called adipocytes which contain a high amount of triglycerides in their cytosol.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adipose tissue, also known as fat tissue, is connective tissue where energy is stored primarily as triglycerides. Adipose tissue helps to cushion and insulate the body. The tissue is made up of adipocytes and can be found under the skin (subcutaneous adipose tissue) or around the organs (visceral adipose tissue).

Detailed explanation-3: -Your hypodermis is the bottom layer of skin in your body. It has many functions, including insulating your body, protecting your body from harm, storing energy and connecting your skin to your muscles and bones.

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