What Fat REALLY Does in Your Body (It’s Not What You Think)

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*Follow Us!* https://beacons.ai/instituteofhumananatomy ---- In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy delves deep into the often-misunderstood world of fat, scientifically known as adipose tissue. Using detailed cadaver dissections, we explore its critical functions, from energy storage and insulation to heat production and its role as an endocrine organ. Discover the evolutionary significance of fat for human survival, the fascinating reasons behind body fat differences between sexes, and the unique properties of white and brown fat in adults versus infants. This foundational exploration lays the groundwork for understanding when fat is essential and when it can pose health challenges. ---- 0:00 - Intro: The Essential Role of Fat in Human Survival 1:04 - What Exactly is Fat/Adipose Tissue? 2:04 - Why is Fat Essential For Survival? Energy Storage, Insulation & Organ Protection 2:25 - How Our Ancestors (and us) Relied on Fat Reserves 4:22 - Why Do Males & Females Have Different Body Fat Percentages? Hormonal Influences (Testosterone & Estrogen) 4:56 - Reproductive Needs: Fat's Role in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding 6:26 - Categories of Fat: White Fat vs. Brown Fat Anatomy 6:43 - White Fat: Your Body's Natural Insulation 7:57 - Brown Fat & Thermogenesis: How Your Body Produces Heat (Non-Shivering) 8:57 - Why Infants Have More Brown Fat: Essential for Newborn Survival 9:30 - Subcutaneous Fat vs. Visceral Fat: Location and Impact 10:15 - Fat as an Endocrine Organ: Hormones & Signaling Molecules (Leptin, Adiponectin, Estrogen) 10:43 - The Goldilocks Principle of Fat & What's Next ---- Common Questions: What is adipose tissue and what are its main functions? Why was fat essential for human evolution and survival? What causes the difference in body fat percentages between males and females? What is the difference between white fat and brown fat? How does brown fat produce heat? Why do babies have more brown fat than adults? What is the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat? What hormones does fat produce? --- Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: 3RO83RBNYNACKON9 --- #healthinformation #fat #humanphysiology #bodyfat #anatomyexplained