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In a substance called glycogen, found in your muscles. Also, in fat cells called lipocytes. The body generally burns off energy preferentially from fat cells , then glycogen. But, if you are totally depleted of energy stores, the human body can start actually converting protein, which means that in extreme cases you can start losing muscle.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoEnergy isn't stored anywhere. Glucose is the substance that is converted into energy, which is then released from our cells.
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∙ 9y agoThe body mainly stores energy in fat tissue. Energy is also stored as glycogen in the liver for a quick boost of energy.
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What must the body do with the extra energy?
The body has no choice but to store the extra energy that is not used. This is usually stored as fat.
What do you call stored energy that is ready to be used?
When energy is stored, it is called potential energy.
What do lipids do for the human body?
provide insulation, protection, and stored energy
Where are calories stored in the body?
If you eat too many calories, instead of using them for energy your body stores the energy as fat to use at a later time. It is stored in your liver, muscles and fat cells.
What type of energy does food provide the human body?
The human body converts food energy into work, thermal energy or chemical energy that is stored in fatty tissue.
What happens to the energy not stored in the body?
what happened to the energy that is not stored in your body
What is the majority of the energy in the body stored in?
the major form of stored energy in the body is carbohydrate, stored as glycogen
Is carbohyrates stored by the body as energy reserves?
Lipids are stored by the body as energy reserves
What must the body do with the extra energy?
The body has no choice but to store the extra energy that is not used. This is usually stored as fat.
What are stored by the body as energy?
Lipids
What is the energy in a human body?
Energy is stored as chemical energy in human body. It is consumed when required.
Extra energy is primarilly stored?
When you take in calories, which are the amount of energy the food is giving to your body, you must use up that energy or else the energy will be stored as fat on your body
Where is glucose stored in the body?
In the human body, glucose is stored in the cells. The function of the stored glucose is the secondary energy storage. The primary energy is stored in the adipose tissue.
How is energy stored in the body?
Food provides energy, and too much food = too much energy so it will be stored. It will be stored and it is what we call fat. Fat can be stored almost anywhere on the human body, their usually stored around our bellys, butts, legs and arms.
What is the energy that is stored in your body fat?
That is a type of chemical energy.
What is a substance that your body stores energy as?
fat is stored for energy
What do fats do in your body?
They provide the body with a stored form of energy.
