Adipose tissue also acts as an insulator, helping to regulate body temperature.
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Adipose tissue cells, known as adipocytes, are composed mainly of lipid droplets, cytoplasm, a nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and plasma membrane.
Fat-storing adipose tissue stores fats. It is found below the skin and between internal organs.
Tendons have great strength, which allows them to withstand the forces exerted by muscles, although they have limited flexibility compared to ligaments.
Ligaments contain very little matrix, whereas cartilage has a solid matrix composed of proteins and sugars, and its cells are widely spaced.