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What is the primary function of white adipose tissue?

To reduce leptin production

To produce heat

To store UCP-1

To provide insulation and mechanical cushioning (correct)

What is the characteristic of the fat droplets in brown adipose tissue?

Unilocular, with one fat droplet

Multilocular, with several fat droplets (correct)

Large and peripheral to the nucleus

Small and scattered throughout the cell

Where is white adipose tissue primarily found?

In the muscles

In the liver

Under the skin and around organs (correct)

In the heart

What is the characteristic of the cytoplasm in white adipose tissue?

Occur as a narrow rim Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between brown and white adipose tissue in terms of thermogenesis?

Brown adipose tissue is thermogenic, while white adipose tissue is non-thermogenic Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the vasculature of brown adipose tissue?

It is highly vascularized Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of protein in the body is collagen?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Where does the synthesis of collagen occur?

RER Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of elastic fibers?

Highly elastic due to lysine content Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of reticular fibers?

Provide structural framework around organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the ground substance composed of?

Gel-like matrix and tissue fluid Signup and view all the answers

What type of collagen is most common?

Type I Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of both brown and white adipose tissue?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What do both brown and white fat cells produce?

Both immune system messengers and hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between brown and white adipose tissue?

Their function Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of both brown and white adipose tissue?

They are made up of loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is an important role of both brown and white fat cells?

Producing hormones and immune system messengers Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue is brown and white adipose tissue classified as?

Connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of connective tissue?

Mesodermal Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of connective tissue?

Providing structural support Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the dura mater?

Enveloping the brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of connective tissue based on?

Amount and type of ground substance, arrangement of fibers, and type of fibers Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is areolar tissue?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is blood classified as?

Fluid connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is responsible for ingesting foreign material such as bacteria and dead cells?

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the macrophages found in the liver?

Kupfer Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is derived from lymphocytes?

Plasma Cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Mast Cells?

To release pharmacologically active molecules Signup and view all the answers

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