LIPIDS
- Phospholipids are primarily found on the cell membrane, in fact they compose the cell membrane (Lipid bilayer). This makes them significant in playing a role in one of the most important cellular organelles of the body: membrane which is important because of its ability in SELECTIVE PERMEABILITY
- Neutral Fats or Triglycerides are often find in the thigh or torso area of the human body. Their significance is providing insulation to keep us warm and also storing reserves of fuel to keep us alive and functioning properly.
- Steroids such as cholesterol are found in brain, nerve tissue, and the blood stream. Cholesterol is important because of its presence at the cell membrane (selective permeability). As well, certain steroids act as chemical messengers in the body and play vital roles in many physiological processes. Adrenocorticoid Hormones are important as anti-inflammatory agents, helps in retaining ionic compounds in the body, found in the liver. Finally, steroids found in reproductive systems are sexual hormones.Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone all aid in the sexual and physical development of males and females and aid in the menstrual cycle a female undergoes when bearing a child.
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