Extra Credit Flashcards
1
Q
Proteins
A
Large complex molecules composed of amino acids
2
Q
What do proteins contain?
A
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
3
Q
How many amino acids are used to make proteins?
A
20
4
Q
Role of protein
A
Enzymes
Transporters
Hormones and regulation
Structure and movement
Acid-base balance
Fluid Balance
Antibodies
5
Q
Denaturation
A
Caused by heat, light, change in PH, alcohol or motion
6
Q
Protein is digested in
A
Stomach
- Acid
-Pepsin
Intestine
- Pancreatic Proteases
- Absorption
7
Q
Risk of too much protein?
A
High Cholesterol
Heart Disease
Bone Loss
Kidney Disease
8
Q
Bone Loss
A
High protein diets may cause excess calcium excretion
