Memorize This
Nikole Gavriilidis
Issue date: 11/4/09 Section: Life
Have you ever taken a test and found yourself staring at a problem that you know you studied. You think to yourself, "It was on that page with the picture, next to the diagram in my notes." Well if you had the memory of a fat cell, that question would have been taken care of at first glance.
Fat cells have an amazing memory. If a person were to lose a significant amount of fat, those fat cells would not simply disappear but shrink. Everyone was born with a given amount of fat cells, so rather than losing fat cells, they either increase or decrease in size. Fat cells always remember the shape they once had and they have the propensity to take on their former robust shape. So, fat cells are more than happy to hold the heavy burden on your stomach.
According to an article in the Washington Post about the the life of fat cells, despite the relentless staying power of fat cells, they play an integral part in many bodily functions. Besides being an energy powerhouse for the body by storing energy in fat reserves, fat cells influence when blood clots and when blood vessels constrict. In addition, they play a major role in metabolic functions, telling the body when it needs more energy and when to use it. Whether it be in muscles, liver, or other organs, when a body part is in need of energy, fat cells provide. These cells are also responsible for synthesizing sex hormones and signaling to the body whether it has the capacity to reproduce.
Just like with any other macro-nutrient, balance is key. Too much fat can lead to obesity and inflammation within the body which puts stress on vital organs. Meanwhile taking in too little of your daily recommended amount of fat can drain the energy reserves of your body.
So hopefully now that you have recovered from your candy hang over, you'll know for the next holiday that your body's fat cells are smarter than you think and would completely ace your Spanish mid-term.
Fat cells have an amazing memory. If a person were to lose a significant amount of fat, those fat cells would not simply disappear but shrink. Everyone was born with a given amount of fat cells, so rather than losing fat cells, they either increase or decrease in size. Fat cells always remember the shape they once had and they have the propensity to take on their former robust shape. So, fat cells are more than happy to hold the heavy burden on your stomach.
According to an article in the Washington Post about the the life of fat cells, despite the relentless staying power of fat cells, they play an integral part in many bodily functions. Besides being an energy powerhouse for the body by storing energy in fat reserves, fat cells influence when blood clots and when blood vessels constrict. In addition, they play a major role in metabolic functions, telling the body when it needs more energy and when to use it. Whether it be in muscles, liver, or other organs, when a body part is in need of energy, fat cells provide. These cells are also responsible for synthesizing sex hormones and signaling to the body whether it has the capacity to reproduce.
Just like with any other macro-nutrient, balance is key. Too much fat can lead to obesity and inflammation within the body which puts stress on vital organs. Meanwhile taking in too little of your daily recommended amount of fat can drain the energy reserves of your body.
So hopefully now that you have recovered from your candy hang over, you'll know for the next holiday that your body's fat cells are smarter than you think and would completely ace your Spanish mid-term.
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