Definition: A type of lipid that consists of glycerol with three fatty acids bound to it. A high triglyceride count in a person's blood is a symptom of diseases such as diabetes. The body needs insulin to remove excess triglycerides from the blood.
Answers: Circuits that require the same voltage are best connected in parallel as the same voltage is applied to all devices. The advantage is that if a device fails the rest of the devices in a circuit still operate.
SERIES-PARALLEL CIRCUIT - A circuit in which some of the circuit components are connected in series and others are connected in parallel. SHORT (OR SHORT CIRCUIT) - This occurs when one part of a circuit comes in contact with another part of the same circuit, diverting the flow of current from its desired path. SHUNT - A conductor joining two points in a circuit so as to form a parallel circuit through which a portion of the current may pass.