Lipids In The Body Flashcards
(13 cards)
Triglycerides
Neutral fats
Found in fat deposits
Protect and insulates body organs
Major source of stored energy
Phospholipids
Found in cell membrane
Participates in the transport of lipids in plasma
Abundant in the brain and nervous tissue
Help form insulating white matter
Cholestoral
Steroid
The basis of all body steroids
Bile salts
Steroid
Breakdown product of bile salts
Released by liver into digestive tract
Aids in fat digestion and absorption
Vitamin D
Steroid
Fat-soluble vitamin produced in the skin on exposure to UV radiation
Necessary for normal bone growth and function
Sex harmones
Steroid
Estrogen and progesterone (F)
Testosterone(M)
Produced from cholesterol
Necessary for reproductive functions
Corticosteroids
Steroid
Adrenal cortical hormones
Cortisol
a glucocorticoid
An long term anti-stress hormone
Necessary for life
Aldosterone
Helps regulate salt and water balance
Targets kidneys
Vitamin A
Fat-soluble vitamin
Found in orange pigmented veggies and fruits
Part of the photoreceptor pigment involved in vision
Vitamin E
Fat-soluble vitamin
In plant products like leafy veggies
Not proven in humans but might
Promote wound healing
Contribute to fertility
Neutralize free radicals(carcinogens)
Vitamin K
Fat-soluble vitamin
Made available largely by the action of intestinal bacteria
Prevalent in a wide variety of foods
Necessary for proper blood clotting
Prostaglandins
Derivatives of fatty acids found in cell membranes
Various functions depending on specific class
Including:
Stimulation of uterine contractions
Regulation of blood pressure
Control of motility of the gastrointestinal tract
Involved in inflammation
Lipoproteins
Lipoid and protein-based substances
Transports fatty acids and cholesterol in the bloodstream
High density lipoproteins
Low density lipoproteins
Glycolipids
Component of cell membranes
Lipids associated with carbohydrates
Determine blood type
Play a role in cell recognition
