Which tissue type functions in energy storage and is found in loose adipose tissue?

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Energy storage is the main role of adipose tissue. This tissue is a type of loose connective tissue proper, specialized to store lipids inside adipocytes as triglycerides. The large lipid droplets push the cell's nucleus to the side, giving adipocytes their characteristic appearance and maximizing storage capacity. Storing energy in this way also helps with insulation and cushioning of organs. The other options describe tissues whose primary jobs are different—dense regular connective tissue for tensile strength, hyaline cartilage for flexible support, and bone for mineral storage and rigid support. So the tissue that functions in energy storage and is found in loose connective tissue is adipose tissue.