Hypodermal adipose tissue is the largest energy reservoir of the human body. It is able to store lipids in the form of triglycerides by a process of lipogenesis, and then release them in the form of fatty acids and glycerol by a process of lipolysis. It is the equilibrium between these two metabolic pathways which governs adiposity. The lipid reserves of the body are constantly being renewed and have a close relation to the nutritional intake and energy needs of the body.
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