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Flashcards in Omega Fatty Acids in the Diet Deck (13)
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1
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Oleic Acid

A

Omega-9 fatty acids

2
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Linoleic Acid

A

Omega-6 fatty acids

3
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LinolenicAcid

A

Omega-3 fatty acids

4
Q

Eicosapentenoic acid (EPA)

A

Type of omega-3 essential fatty acid

5
Q

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

A

Type of omega-3 essential fatty acid

6
Q

What is the preferred substrate for delta 9 desaturation?

A

Stearic Acid

7
Q

General process of arachidonic acid synthesis

A

Desaturation and elongation of linoleic acid

8
Q

General process of EPA/DHA synthesis

A

Desaturation and elongation of linolenic acid

9
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Which lipid mediators to EPA and DHA help to make?

A

Resolvins and protectins

10
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What do resolvins and protectins do?

A

Act to resolve acute inflammation

11
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Where is DHA found in high concentrations?

A

retina and brain

12
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What is n-3 PUFA’s effect on platelet aggregation?

A

Increases bleeding time by decreasing platelet aggregation

13
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TXA2 vs TXA3 on promoting platelet aggregation

A

TXA2 is a more potent platelet aggregator