Question

question 48
adipose tissue is stored within the:
a epiphysis
b diaphysis
c metaphysis
d medullary cavity
e spongy bone

Explanation:

Adipose tissue (fat tissue) in bones is stored in the medullary cavity. The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where marrow (including yellow marrow which is adipose - rich) is located. The epiphysis is the end part of a long bone, the diaphysis is the shaft, the metaphysis is the region between the diaphysis and epiphysis, and spongy bone (cancellous bone) is a type of bone tissue structure but not the main site for adipose tissue storage in the context of this question.

Answer:

D. medullary cavity