Difference between Adipose tissue and Areolar tissue
Difference between Adipose tissue and Areolar tissue are in tabular form below –
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Adipose tissue |
Areolar tissue |
Definition |
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1. | A connective type of a tissue that contains predominate fat cells or adipocytes, is a poor heat conductor, plays role in thermal insulation of the body and acts as shock absorbers, this is known as Adipose tissue. | A type of connective tissue that contains loosely arranged fibers, elastic fibers, acts as a packaging tissue and present beneath the dermis layer, this is known as Areolar tissue. |
Related to |
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2. | This type of tissue is related to the storage of fat. | This type tissue is related to the connective tissue. |
Cell type |
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3. | Adipocytes are present in the adipose tissue. | Mast cells, plasma cells, macrophages, and fibroblasts are present in the Areolar tissue. |
Responsible |
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4. | This is responsible for providing mechanical support. | This is responsible for providing elasticity and strength. |
Skin |
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5. | This is present below the skin. | This is present between muscle and skin. |
Functions |
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6. | Functions of this tissue are thermal insulation and energy storage. | Functions of this tissue are tissue binding, skin and muscle binding, and wound healing. |