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.
There are 3 main types of lipids. a. Neutral fats - make up adipose tissue in our bodies and functions as long term energy storage, insulates and protects. The unit molecules or monomers that make up neutral fats are fatty acids and glycerol. Neutral fats are composed of one glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid chains. The diagram below shows the reaction that results in the formation of a neutral fat. X is glycerol, and Y represents the 3 fatty acid molecules.