Which one of the following categories does adipose tissue belong?
1. Epithelial
2. Connective
3. Muscular
4. Neural
(b) Adipose tissue is a connective tissue, located mainly beneath the skin. The cells of adipose tissue are specialised in storing fats in the form of fat globules.
Epithelial tissue formed of a single layer of cells, resting on the basement membrane.
Muscular tissue has contractibility, it can be shorten forcefully and relaxed state is regained These are also called muscle fibres as they are long and elongated.
Neural tissue is made up of neurons and neuroglial cells, essential in transmitting electrical signals via neurotransmitter from one part of body to the another. e.g., CNS and PNS (Central Nervous System) and Peripheral Nervous System are the chief components involved in nervous system.
