Fat stored in the body is used as a source of energy when not enough energy is available from food. This process involves:

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When the body needs energy and there is not enough available from food, it dismantles stored fat in fat cells and releases components into the blood. These components include fatty acids and glycerol, which can be used by cells as a source of energy. The liver then converts fatty acids into molecules called ketone bodies, which can also be used as a source of energy by the body. Therefore, the correct choice is C - dismantling stored fat in fat cells and releasing components into blood.

Fat Stored in the Body Is Used as a Source