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There is no correct shape for the adipose tissue because it can be many other different types of shapes, therefore it is polymorphic.

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Adipose tissue can be found in many different shapes and sizes. This makes is polymorphic because there is no correct shape.

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Adipose cells are generally spherical in shape, with a small bump on one side for the nucleus.

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