In which one of the following types of connective tissues in animals does fat get stored?
Adipocyte
Chondrocyte
Osteocyte
Reticulocyte
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
Connective tissue is a type of animal tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body. Different types of connective tissue include adipose tissue, cartilage, bone, blood, etc. Fat storage is primarily a function of adipose tissue. The main cells that make up adipose tissue and are specialized for storing fat are called adipocytes. Therefore, fat gets stored in adipocytes, which are found in adipose tissue.
Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue that serves as the body’s main energy reserve by storing fat in the form of triglycerides.