Tissue present below the skin epidermis which acts as a shock absorbing and an insulating layer is ________.

areolar tissue

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adipose tissue

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fibrous connective tissue

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fluid connective tissue

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Solution

The correct option is B adipose tissue
Adipose tissue is an aggregation of fat cells or adipocytes. Each fat cell is round or oval in shape and contains a large droplet of fat that almost fills it. This acts as an insulating layer and shock absorber, protecting the internal organs.

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