Imagine your body's energy savings account is like a giant tub of ice cream. The ice cream is made up of triglycerides, and the tub is the adipose tissue. Yum, right? Now let's scoop out some details!
Stored in plants & animals for energy.
In animals, like us humans, they’re fats stored in special cells called adipose tissue.
Real-world Example: Think of a battery storing energy for later use - triglycerides are our body's mini batteries.
Stability: They’re like the superhero who never ages! They're chemically very stable, ensuring energy doesn’t get lost.
Water Repellent: They don't mix with water, forming droplets inside cells without causing any cellular drama.
Energy Boosters: They give DOUBLE the energy compared to carbohydrates.
Real-world Example: If carbs are a small firework, triglycerides are a mega firecracker! Especially handy for animals on the move, like birds soaring the skies or bats doing their night rounds.
Thermal Buddies: They’re the winter jacket for our organs - poor conductors of heat, hence, amazing for insulation.
Shock Absorbers: At our body temperature, they’re liquid, cushioning organs from shocks.
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Imagine your body's energy savings account is like a giant tub of ice cream. The ice cream is made up of triglycerides, and the tub is the adipose tissue. Yum, right? Now let's scoop out some details!
Stored in plants & animals for energy.
In animals, like us humans, they’re fats stored in special cells called adipose tissue.
Real-world Example: Think of a battery storing energy for later use - triglycerides are our body's mini batteries.
Stability: They’re like the superhero who never ages! They're chemically very stable, ensuring energy doesn’t get lost.
Water Repellent: They don't mix with water, forming droplets inside cells without causing any cellular drama.
Energy Boosters: They give DOUBLE the energy compared to carbohydrates.
Real-world Example: If carbs are a small firework, triglycerides are a mega firecracker! Especially handy for animals on the move, like birds soaring the skies or bats doing their night rounds.
Thermal Buddies: They’re the winter jacket for our organs - poor conductors of heat, hence, amazing for insulation.
Shock Absorbers: At our body temperature, they’re liquid, cushioning organs from shocks.
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