The City wants to hear from you! The City of Charles Town is the County seat of Jefferson County WV and is home to over 5,000 residents. The City was originally chartered in 1786 by the State of Virginia and named for Charles Washington, brother of the first president.
Lipids also play a role in the formation of your cell membranes. Deposits of fat in your body help support and protect vital organs including your heart, kidneys, liver and spleen. Lipids also provide insulation to prevent major temperature fluctuations as well.
Lipids important to the body What are lipids? Cholesterol is a type of lipid (fat). Lipids are substances that do not dissolve in water but are soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform or dry cleaning fluids. Other important types of lipid include triglycerides and fatty acids. Lipids have several important roles in the body, providing: 1  a source and store of energy. 2  an important part of the membrane surrounding every body cell. 3  the basic building blocks from which several hormones (chemical messengers) and bile acids (digestive juices) are made. 4  components of the nervous system.