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How do you stay so long without eating?
your body uses the fat reserves for energy.
How are humpbacks similar to bears in their feeding habits?
Both species don't eat and live off their fat reserves during the winter
How long can a person live with 0 percent body fat?
not long
What is your body's main energy reserve?
Its fat reserves.
What are fat reserves?
Fat reserves are the stored fat in the body, primarily found in adipose tissue, that serve as a source of energy. They play a crucial role in maintaining energy balance, insulating the body, and protecting vital organs. These reserves are accumulated from excess caloric intake and can be mobilized during periods of fasting, physical activity, or energy deficit. Overall, fat reserves are essential for overall health and metabolic function.
Energy reserves are stored in the skin as?
Energy reserves are stored in the skin as subcutaneous fat deposits. These fat deposits act as an energy reserve that can be utilized by the body when needed, such as during periods of fasting or energy expenditure.
Do camels hump store water?
No. These are fat reserves only.
How long can the tortoises live off of their fat storage?
Tortoises can live off their fat storage for several months, depending on the species and environmental conditions. During periods of food scarcity, they metabolize their fat reserves to sustain vital functions. Some tortoises have been known to survive for up to a year without additional food, particularly in cooler climates where their metabolic rate decreases. However, prolonged fasting can eventually lead to health issues and mortality.
What is the connective tissue that fat reserves and provides insulation called?
adipose!
Does fat metabolism occur before the creatine phosphate reserves are depleted?
no
How long can a camel live off the fat in his hump for?
200 days
What is the connective tissue stores fat reserves and provides insulation called?
adipose!
