Select the Correct Statement Regarding Adipose Tissue

question 8

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement regarding adipose tissue.

• A) It is composed mostly of extracellular matrix.
• B) Its primary function is nutrient storage.
• C) Mature adipose cells are highly mitotic.
• D) Most of the cell volume is occupied by the nucleus.

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Definitions:

Anticline

A type of fold in the Earth's crust characterized by an arch-like shape where the oldest rock layers are at the center of the fold, usually formed by compressional tectonic forces.

Syncline

A fold in rock layers where the youngest layers are closer to the center of the structure, typically shaped like a trough.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the mineral calcite, often formed from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms.

Sandstone

A sedimentary rock composed mostly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.