Question

Below the skin, the fat is in the form of
A. Lipoprotein
B. Adipose tissue
C. Mucous layer
D. Lymphoid tissue

Answer 1

Hint:- Fat is present in our body in the form of adipose tissue or fat cells. Adipose tissues are the connective tissues used for the synthesis and storage of reserve nutrients. They convert fatty acids into blood and receive glucose from blood.

Complete Answer:-
Adipose cells are the specialised cells for storing energy in the form of triglycerides. Triglycerides are the fatty acids which are not needed and hence packed in bundles and stored in the form of triglycerides. According to the research it was later found that adipose cells (fat cells) also play a major role in sensing and responding to changes in systemic energy balance. Adipose cells are of two types – white fat (adipose) cells and brown fat (adipose) cells. White adipose cells primarily function as energy stores and secrete important hormones like leptin, adiponectin and adipsin to influence processes such as food intake, insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion while brown adipose cells commonly function as energy consumers. White adipose cells contain only a small amount of cytoplasm and non-centrally located nuclei. The color of brown cells are attributed because of its high density of mitochondria and extensive vascular supply.
Thus, the right option is B.

Note:- Adipose tissue is mainly present below the skin but is also found around internal organs. It provides protective padding around internal organs. It also helps in storage of reserve nutrients. Adipose tissue secretes fatty acids called prostanoids which play a major role in regulation of metabolism.