Animal tissues

• What is the primary function of adipose tissue?

  It serves as packing material and energy storage.
• What are the cells in adipose tissue called?

  Adipocytes
• What are the three types of connective tissue mentioned?

  • Areolar
  • Bone
  • Blood
• What is the characteristic of the matrix in areolar connective tissue?

  It is jelly-like.
• What type of cells are found in cartilage?

  Chondrocytes
• What are the components of blood connective tissue?

  Blood cells and plasma
• What is the ground substance in connective tissue?

  It is the non-cellular material in the matrix.
• What are the three types of muscle tissue?

  • Skeletal
  • Smooth
  • Cardiac
• Where is skeletal muscle found?

  It is found in skeletal muscle
• Where is smooth muscle found?


  It is found in the walls of organs and the bladder and blood vessels
• Where is cardiac muscle found?

  It is found in the heart.
• What are the types of muscle tissue based on their control?

  • Skeletal: voluntary
  • Smooth: involuntary
  • Cardiac: involuntary
• How many nuclei do skeletal muscle cells have?

  Many nuclei
• How many nuclei do smooth muscle cells have?

  One nucleus
• How many nuclei do cardiac muscle cells have?

  One nucleus
• What is the shape of adipose tissue?

  It is typically round or oval.
• What type of cells are found in adipose tissue?

  Adipocytes.
• What are the functions of adipose tissue?

  • Energy storage
  • Insulation
  • Protection of organs
  • Hormone production
• What is another term for connective tissue?

  Connective tissue is often referred to as "connecter" tissue.
• Where is adipose tissue found in the body?

  It is found throughout the body.
• What is the significance of adipose tissue in the body?

  It plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and thermoregulation.
• What is the primary cell type in adipose tissue?

  Adipocytes.
• How does adipose tissue contribute to body insulation?

  It provides thermal insulation by trapping heat.
• How does the function of adipose tissue relate to energy storage?

  Adipose tissue stores excess energy in the form of fat for later use.