What Is the Advantage of Storing Extra Energy as Triglycerides

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Essay

What is the advantage of storing extra energy as triglycerides instead of glycogen? What is the disadvantage for modern humans?

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Tissue Specimen

A sample of tissue taken for medical examination or study to understand diseases or conditions.

Frozen

The state of a substance being solidified by low temperatures.

Organ System

A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions in the body, such as the digestive system, the respiratory system, or the circulatory system.

Organs

Structures composed of multiple types of tissues that work together to perform specific functions in the body.