In the human body, fats are stored in the__________?
Correct answer: B. Adipose tissue
- A. Epidermis
- B. Adipose tissue
- C. Liver
- D. Epithelium
Explanation
Most long-term fat storage occurs in adipose tissue, whose cells store triglycerides in large lipid droplets and also provide insulation and cushioning. The liver processes and stores some fat but is not the principal storage tissue, and the epidermis and epithelium are not normal fat depots. Students may choose the liver because it handles lipid metabolism, but metabolism is different from the main site of storage.
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