How are fats used in the human body?

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The following lists how fats are used in the human body:

Function	Specific structures
Cell structure	Cell membranes use phospholipids and cholesterol for membrane structure and stability
Energy storage	Triglycerides stored in adipose tissue
Insulation	Protects body from changes in outer temperatures; promotes signal conduction in the nervous system (similar to electrical wire insulation)
Messengers	Steroid hormones; HDL and LDL carry cholesterol through bloodstream

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