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What is another name for a fat or an oil an organic compound that is stored in the body as an energy reserve?
lipid
Why don't camels have fat in their body?
They do have fat in their body but they have most of it on their hump as an energy reserve.
What is your body's main energy reserve?
Its fat reserves.
What does fat in the body do?
It acts as an energy reserve, as padding, and as heat-insulation.
What purpose does fat serve in the body?
It's padding, insulation and energy reserve.
What is another name for adipose?
Adipose tissue can also be called body fat.
Does excess heat burn fat?
No. The body's fat is a reserve of energy, and is only tapped into (used) when the body runs out of, and needs, calories from normal food digestion processes to produce energy. To lose fat, your body needs exercise.
What is another name for a fat?
Another name for fats is lipids.
If someone was real big and they wanted to tae some fat out and give there fat to someone who needs some fat on there body could you transfer fat to another person body?
You can't transplant your fat cells into another persons body. In rare cases some identical twins can share there fat cells. You can transfer your fat cells from one part of your body to a new location on your own body.
What is the function of fat tissue in the subcutaneous layer?
Fat in the hypodermis provides mechanical cushioning as well as insulation for the body.
Can guinea pigs store food in body?
No, they are not like hamsters. They do not have a pouch in their cheek. They store reserve energy in the form of fat.
Which type of connective tissue functions as a reserve energy supply for the body?
adipose tissue
