HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the biological functions of lipids is it enhances signaling in the body. What body systems is responsible for sending messages and signals all throughout the body?
A
Circulatory System
B
Muscular System
C
Nervous System
D
Integumentary System
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids play an important role in the central nervous system (CNS). They contribute to the structural integrity and physical characteristics of cell and organelle membranes, act as bioactive signalling molecules, and are utilised as fuel sources for mitochondrial metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some lipids such as steroid hormones serve as chemical messengers between cells, tissues, and organs, and others communicate signals between biochemical systems within a single cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Storing Energy. The excess energy from the food we eat is digested and incorporated into adipose tissue, or fatty tissue. Regulating and Signaling. Insulating and Protecting. Aiding Digestion and Increasing Bioavailability.

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