HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Adipose Tissue
A
stores carbohydrates for the future
B
stores lipids for the future
C
stores bile for the future
D
stores hormones for the future
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adipose tissue is a specialized connective tissue consisting of lipid-rich cells called adipocytes. As it comprises about 20-25% of total body weight in healthy individuals, the main function of adipose tissue is to store energy in the form of lipids (fat).

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the function of adipose tissue? The main function of white adipocytes is to store excess energy in the form of fatty molecules, mainly triglycerides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adipose Tissue in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism Adipose tissue stores body fat as neutral TAGs and represents the chief energy reservoir within mammals. Although many diverse cell types are found in whole AT, adipocytes constitute the largest cell volumes and are the defining AT cell type.

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