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Human Biology: Fat Functions and Structures

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What is one of the primary roles of fat in the body?

To provide immediate physical energy

To act as messengers that enable reactions (correct)

To cool the body down

To replace muscle cells

Fat cells disappear completely during weight loss.

False

What are adipocytes commonly known as?

Fat cells

Fat cells contain large ______.

vacuoles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions of fat with their descriptions:

Insulate = Protects nerve cells from damage Store vitamins = Holds essential vitamins for body use Release energy = Provides energy when needed Aid immune system = Supports the body's defense mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of adipocytes in the body?

To store excess lipids Signup and view all the answers

Fat cells can completely disappear during extreme weight loss.

False Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the cells that store excess lipids?

adipocytes Signup and view all the answers

Fat cells contain large ______ that store lipids.

vacuoles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles of fats with their descriptions:

Insulation = Protects nerve cells from damage Energy source = Provides a reserve of energy for the body Cell membranes = Forms the structure around cells Messengers = Facilitates chemical reactions in cells Signup and view all the answers