[NSC 101] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (82 pages long)
29 Nov 2016
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Compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Cis (more bend, both hs on one side) vs. trans fats (hs on both sides) Trans can interfere with membrane fluidity and can be detrimental to cell function. Omega 3 fa (linolenic acid) walnuts, flax, fatty fish. Omega 6 fa (linoleic acid) most vegetable oils, animal products. Triglycerides energy, insulation, and absorption of other nutrients. Essential fatty acids create key compounds, help keep cell membranes healthy. Cholesterol many important roles (not an energy source) Small intestine: emulsify fat into smaller globules, enzymes from pancreas, triglycerides are broken down to fatty acids absorption of fatty acids. You need to eat cholesterol daily to need your needs. Your body has an unlimited capacity to store excess calories as fat. The fats you eat are absorbed directly from your gi tract. If you never ate any fats, you"d become deficient in several vitamins. Eating fish can provide your body with essential fatty acids.
