By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Lipids are a diverse group of fat-soluble biological molecules. Here is a look at different types of lipids and where they are found.1  Triacylglycerols or Triglycerides. 2  The largest class of lipids goes by different names: triacylglycerols, triglycerides, glycerolipids, or fats.y Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Lipids are a diverse group of fat-soluble biological molecules. Here is a look at different types of lipids and where they are found.
Lymph nodes become swollen in response to illness, infection, or stress. Swollen lymph nodes are one sign that your lymphatic system is working to rid your body of the responsible agents. Swollen lymph glands in the head and neck are normally caused by illnesses such as: 1  ear infection.
When swollen lymph nodes are caused by an infection, this is known as lymphadenitis (lim-fad-uh-NIE-tis). Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in your body's ability to fight off infections. They function as filters, trapping viruses, bacteria and other causes of illnesses before they can infect other parts of your body.