Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 2 - Engage - Page 43: 5

Answer

5. Storage is important because it obviates the need for constant ingestion of nutrients essential for survival.

Work Step by Step

The body has important stores of minerals, fat soluble vitamins, lipids, and carbohydrates (glycogen).
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