L-7 The biochem of cardiovascular II

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are lipids polar ?

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lipids are non polar and water hating think of oil and water don’t mix

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4 types of lipids

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• simple lipids • complex lipids • steroids-fused ring compounds 4.other

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simple lipids examples

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(triglycerides) -fats -oils waxes

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complex lipids examples

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phospholipids

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steroids-fused ring compounds examples

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cholesterol oestrogen testosterone

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other lipid examples

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fat soluble like vitamins (A, D, E, and K)

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What are the most biologically important lipids and fats and why?

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phospholipids and steroids - they serve as structural components of biological membranes - they provide energy in the form of triacyglycerols

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what does triacyglycerols consist of

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glycerol + 3 fatty acids

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simple lipids -triglycerides consist of ?

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fats and oils -fats are solid triglycerides -oils are liquid triglycerides and waxes is a simple lipid not a part of the triglyceride

#10

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what are fatty acids

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• they have a polar end, carboxylic acid group that’s hydrophilic -they have a non polar, hydrocarbon chain that’s hydrophobic -they can be monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, or saturated

#11

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saturated fatty acids

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they contain non carbon double bonds

#12

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unsaturated fatty acids

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contains a double bond -monounsaturated = one double bond -polyunsaturated = multiple double bonds present

#13

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whats the effect of on the melting point for having many double bonds

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lower the melting point

#14

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saturated fatty acids in food

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-soild at RT -animal fats are saturated

#15

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unsaturated fatty acids in food

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-liquid at RT -plant fats and fish are unsaturated

#16

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butter

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contains mainly saturated fatty acids and cholesterol

#17

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margarine

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made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil to make it more solid at RT

#18

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olive oil

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-made from unsaturated fatty acids consists of -Oleic acid is monounsaturated -Linoleic is polyunsaturated -Linolenic, which is polyunsaturated

#19

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essential fatty acids are needed why?

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-important for cell membrane e.g. brain neurons -needed for energy metabolism -they are building blocks for hormones -control immune func, blood clotting and cell growth

#20

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where is omega 6 and omega 3 found in diet

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omega 6 = veg oil omega 3 = green plant leaves , walnuts and soy

#21

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whats EPA AND DHA stand for

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• Eicosapentaenoic acid (longer- chain omega-3 fatty acid) • Docosahexaenoic acid (longer- chain omega-3 fatty acid)

#22

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most omega 6 and 3 are found in the form of ?

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cholesterol phospholipids triacylglycerols

#23

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omega 3 is ? and omega 6 is ?

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omega 3 = anti-inflammatory omega 6 = inflammatory

#24

Front (Question)

increase levels of omega 3 prevent

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stress ADHD depression alzheimer Cardiovascular