Steatosis. Liver steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver, making a 'fatty liver'. It corresponds to the accumulation of lipids (triglycerides) in the liver cells (hepatocytes) and may complicate alcoholic intoxication or metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and dyslipemia.teatosis. Liver steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver, making a 'fatty liver'. It corresponds to the accumulation of lipids (triglycerides) in the liver cells (hepatocytes) and may complicate alcoholic intoxication or metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and dyslipemia.
According to the Elmhurst College, the body stores lipids in cells through special types of connective tissue called adipose tissue or depot fat. Adipose tissue cells contain fat globules of... According to the Elmhurst College, the body stores lipids in cells through special types of connective tissue called adipose tissue or depot fat.
Lipids are more suitable for long-term energy storage in humans than carbohydrates. Function of lipids within the human body: Structure (phospholipid bilayer) Signaling (lipid and hormone signalling) Insulation (heat insulation - adipose tissue; electrical insulation - myelin sheath)