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Physiology week 4
Lipids
Answer | Question |
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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 |