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Physiology week 4
Lipids
| Answer | Question |
|---|---|
| glycogen | stored form of glucose |
| glucose, fructose, galactose | monosachrides |
| lipids | fats |
| phospholipid bilayer | the cell membrane that is lipid permiable |
| peptide bond | covalent bond between amino acids |
| protein energy | 1g protein = 4kCal |
| Amino Acids | building blocks of protein |
| Fat energy | 1g = 9kCal |
| Saturated Fats | aid in development of plaque that clogs arteries |
| Eicosanoids | modified fatty acids that function in intracellular communication |
| Prostoglandins | reset thermostat in hypothalmus |
| Thromboxins | blood clotting eiconasoids |
| Leukotrines | Allergy eiconasoids |
| cholesterol | provides cell membrane strength |
| Nucleotides | Building blocks of DNA & RNA |
| NAD | Niacin |
| FAD | Riboflavin |