Question

Adipose tissue prevents

• A. Loss of salts from the body
• B. Loss of essential body fluids
• C. Loss of heat from the body
• D. Entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment

Answer 1

The correct option is C Loss of heat from the body

There is a fatty layer under the skin which is known as the subcutaneous tissue layer. It is made up of adipose tissue and it acts as a barrier that stops the heat from escaping the body and that helps in keeping us warm.

So, the correct option is 'Loss of heat from the body'