NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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We use lipids to ____
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store energy
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store muscles
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store hair
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store fingernails
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Triglyceride is the most common lipid that is used for energy storage. Triglycerides are the main body fat constituents for vertebrates. They are tri-esters comprising a glycerol molecule that is bound to three fatty acid molecules. The unused calories of our body are stored in the form of triglycerides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids in the blood are absorbed by liver cells to provide energy for cellular functions. The liver is responsible for providing the proper concentrations of lipids in the blood. Some lipids are utilized by brain cells to synthesize brain and nerve tissue.
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