Select the correct statement regarding adipose tissue. Question 10 options: 1) It is composed mostly of extracellular matrix. 2) Its primary function is nutrient storage. 3) Mature adipose cells are highly mitotic. 4) Most of the cell volume is occupied by the nucleus.

2) option is correct

Explanation:

Adipose tissue primary function is nutrient storage

Adipose tissue is commonly known as body fat It is found all over the body such as under the skin (subcutaneous fat), packed around internal organs (visceral fat), between muscles, within bone marrow and in breast tissue Adipose tissue is composed of a variety of cell types that include mature adipocytes, endothelial cells, fibroblasts and a range of inflammatory leukocytes Adipose tissue is now known to be a very important and active endocrine organ It is well established that adipocytes (or fat cells) play a vital role in the storage and release of energy throughout the human body Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and insulates the body Obesity in animals, including humans, is not dependent on the amount of body weight, but on the amount of body fat - specifically adipose tissue In mammals, two types of adipose tissue exist: white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT) The main role of white adipose tissue is energy storage, fatty acids being released when fuel is required The function of brown adipose tissue is to transfer energy from food into heat; physiologically, both the heat produced and the resulting decrease in metabolic efficiency can be of significance