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Why would a cell make and store fat?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Adipose (fat) cells are specialized for the storage of energy in the form of triglycerides, but research in the last few decades has shown that fat cells also play a critical role in sensing and responding to changes in systemic energy balance.

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To keep your body running and fat is used to help process your food

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