Cellular respiration
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ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate. When the body breaks up ATP it simply breaks off a single phosphate group creating Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) and energy.
The compound ATP is adenosine triphosphate, which is produced by the mitochondria, and used as a source of energy to drive the various biochemical processes of the body.
The process of cellular respiration is what makes energy. ATP is made during this process, ATP is the main source of energy in the body. Energy isn't really stored in the body, it is just made when needed.
They are warmblooded (meaning they generate their own body heat).