* Fats stored in adipose tissue serve as an efficient source of energy. Fats serve as a thermal insulator in the subcutaneous tissue and around the internal organs.
* They also act as electrical insulator against nerve impulse transmission.Cholesterol and phospolipids are important constituents of cell membranes.
* Lipoproteins and glycolipids maintain cellular integrity and permeability. Fats serve as the important source of fat soluble vitamins. The phosphatides of blood platelets are involved in blood clotting
mechanism.
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