When the body is deprived of energy from food, which of the following tissues is used to feed on its own?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct Answer is option 4 i.e. Adipose tissue.
When the body is deprived of energy from food, it begins to break down stored fat in the adipose tissue to release energy. Adipose tissue acts as the body’s energy reserve, storing fat in the form of triglycerides. During fasting or starvation, these fats are converted into fatty acids and glycerol, which the body uses for energy production. This process helps maintain basic metabolic functions when no food energy is available.
Other options:
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Nervous tissue: Uses energy but does not store it.
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Collenchyma tissue: Found in plants, not in the human body.
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Epithelial tissue: Provides protection, not energy storage.