Adipose Tissue: Specialized Connective Tissue

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What is the main function of adipose tissue?

Producing hormones
Synthesizing proteins
Generating energy for muscle contraction
Storing fat (correct)

What characterizes white or unilocular adipocytes?

Small polygonal cells that store fat in the form of multiple small drops
Large spherical cells that store fat in the form of a single drop (correct)
Cells with abundant mitochondria and a rounded nucleus
Cells with hormone receptors influencing fat formation and release

Which type of adipose tissue has abundant mitochondria and small fat droplets?

White or unilocular adipose tissue
Specialized connective tissue
Brown or multilocular adipose tissue (correct)
Subcutaneous tissue

What is the main component of white adipose tissue?

White adipocytes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does white adipose tissue mainly accumulate?

Subcutaneous tissue (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of adipocytes?

Mesenchymal cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Adipose Tissue Function

The main function of adipose tissue is to store energy in the form of fat.

Characteristics of Adipocytes

White or unilocular adipocytes are characterized by a single large fat droplet that occupies most of the cell volume.

Brown Adipose Tissue

Brown adipose tissue has abundant mitochondria and small fat droplets.

White Adipose Tissue

The main component of white adipose tissue is lipids.
White adipose tissue mainly accumulates in the subcutaneous layer, visceral depots, and other areas.

Origin of Adipocytes

Adipocytes originate from mesenchymal stem cells.

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Test your knowledge on the specialized connective tissue known as adipose tissue, which is primarily responsible for storing fat. Learn about the main cells, adipocytes, and the two types of adipose tissue: white/unilocular and brown/multilocular.