Q3 / 273 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Structural Organisation in Animals

Tissue that is mainly composed of fat-storing cells

  • A
    Dense regular
  • Correct answer
    B
    Adipose tissue
  • C
    Areolar
  • D
    Dense irregular

Solution

Adipose tissue is modified areolar connective tissue specialized for fat storage. A few largeand spherical cells occurred in areolar tissue singly or clusters around small blood vesselsand called as adipocytes. Each cell contains a large globule of fat surrounded by a thinperipheral layer of cytoplasm having a nucleus.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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