alleryAdipose tissue (fat storage) is a type of:
AEpithelial tissue (lines body cavities all over)
BMuscle tissue (contractile cells in body)
CNeural tissue (signal transmission cells)
DConnective tissue (loose, for fat storage)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Connective tissue (loose, for fat storage)
Adipose tissue is a type of LOOSE CONNECTIVE tissue, specialised for storing FAT.
**Other connective tissues:** areolar, cartilage, bone, blood.
Stores energy, insulates, cushions.
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