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Adipocytes [fat cells] (and adipose tissues) store fat.
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What is the difference between fat cells and muscular cells?
muscles cells help in movement,fat cells store energy
Does the cell store starch and fat in the nucleus?
Cells store fats in fat cells; starch gets converted to glycogen and is stored in the liver in humans. Excess calories in general become fat cells.
Why do fat cells shrink when you slim?
Because fat comes from the food that you once ate. When fat cells shrink it could either be that you're dieting or under-eating or any other symptom. But those first two are very common. So your body uses fat as fuel, because there is no food or very little food. Have a nice day!
Animal cells store glucose as a polysaccharide called?
Glycogen
Where are fats stored in the human body?
Adipose tissue accumulation is also known as body fat distribution. For people with android (apple-shaped) distribution, fat is centered around the abdominal area. This leads to an increased risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes, and high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is also an indicator for obesity. Gynoid (pear-shaped) distribution is associated with body fat that accumulates around the hip and thigh region. Certain body fat distributions are easily determined by measuring the waist-to-hip ratio, that is the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips. Android fat distribution is defined as a ratio greater than 1.0 for men and 0.8 for women.
What use adipocyte for?
Adipocytes are also called fat cells. They are cells specialized to store energy in the form of triglycerides.
What is the fat cells job?
the job of fat cells is to store fat in the body until it is used for fuel
What is the difference between fat cells and muscular cells?
muscles cells help in movement,fat cells store energy
Where are fat cells in your body?
Fat cells are located just under the skin. Fat cells store unused food. When your body is not getting enough nutrients, your body takes them from the fat cells.
Why do cells fats?
cells need fat because they store energy and a certain fat, ATP is the main source of energy for fat
Why do bones store fat?
To give your cells energy
What is the specific job of a fat cell?
The fat cells store excess energy from food. Fat cells are highly active. They provide triglycerides, keep the body warm, support and cushion vital organs, and help the body use carbohydrates and protein.
Where do we store our excess sugar?
Excess sugar is converted to fat and stored in fat cells.
What is a fat cells specialty?
They are tiny store houses of energy.
What specialized function do dermis cells perform?
store fat
How does the body store non reducing sugars?
in fat cells
Where do animals store short term energy?
Animals usually store excess energy in fat cells as fats.
