Question

Fats are stored in the human body as _____
A.Cuboidal epithelium
B.Adipose tissue
C.Bones
D.Cartilage

Answer 1

Hint: We know that animal tissues can be classified into many types. They are epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue, and neural tissue. Fats are digested in the gut and are absorbed from the small intestine. Fat is used for energy production and is also stored as connective tissue in the body.

Complete answer:
We know that it is connective tissues in our body that gives a structural framework and support to the different tissues forming an organ. We know that the connective tissue has an extracellular matrix and also widely separated cells.
Connective tissue is of three types. They are loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and specialized connective tissue.
In loose connective tissue, cells and fibers are seen loosely arranged in a semi-fluid matrix. Examples of these types of tissues are areolar tissue and adipose tissue.
Adipose tissue is a form of connective tissue that is mainly seen beneath the skin, bone marrow, and near the kidneys. We know that fat is stored in adipose tissue in our bodies. It contains macrophages, adipocytes, and fibroblast cells. Adipocytes or fat cells are the characteristic feature of this tissue.
Adipocytes are rich in fat and the other contents of the cell-like nucleus and cytoplasm are seen as a narrow layer. Storage and metabolism of fat is the function of these cells.
Hence the correct option is B.

Note: We know that adipose tissue has an important role in preserving heat in our body. It prevents heat loss by forming an insulating layer beneath the skin. It also protects the eyes and kidneys by acting as a shock-absorbing layer.