Question

Which connective tissue helps in storing fats?

• A. Tendon
• B. Ligament
• C. Adipose
• D. Areolar tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Adipose

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Adipose tissue is oval and filled with fat droplets. It is found below the skin and in the bone marrow.
2. It acts as a fat reservoir.
3. It acts as an insulator. It reduces the loss of fat from the body, that is, it regulates body temperature.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Tendons are strong, inelastic structures that join skeletal muscles in bones.
2. It has great strength but its flexibility is limited.

Option B:

1. Ligaments are the elastic structure that connects bones to bones. It is highly elastic and has great strength.
2. Ligaments strengthen the joint and permit normal movement of bone but prevent over-flexion and over-extension.

Option D:

1. Areolar tissue is the form of connective tissue which is loosely arranged as a meshwork.
2. This type of tissue functions to support and bind the different tissues such as it effectively joins the muscle and skin.
3. It provides a defense against infection.

Final answer: Adipose tissue helps in storing fats.