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Tissues

Adipocyte
Cells that primarily compose adipose tissue, specialized in storing energy as fat
Adipose tissue
Loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes
Basement membrane
A thin fibrous layer between the cells and the adjacent connective tissue in animals
Cartilage
Resilient and smooth elastic tissue, rubber-like
Connective tissue
Type of biological tissue in animals
Epithelium
Tissue lining the surfaces of organs in animals
Fibroblast
Animal connective tissue cell that synthesizes the extracellular matrix, collagen, animal stroma and is involved in wound healing
Muscle
Basic biological tissue present in animals
Nervous tissue
Main component of the nervous system
Tendon
Type of tissue that connects muscle to bone