Lipids are quite essential since they contribute to various bodily functions.

Some of these
functions include:

 Some lipids, such as cephalins, are involved in blood clotting.

 Lipids such as cholesterol are essential in synthesizing vitamin D and hormones, sex and
cortical hormones.
 Lipids such as phospholipids play a vital role in the synthesis and transportation of
lipoproteins.
 Phospholipids also play a vital in digestion.
 The cellular respiration process is aided by some phospholipids such as lecithin found in
the mitochondria.