Anatomy and Physiology Final
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Carbohydrate Examples glucose, fructose, sucrose, starch, glycogen, cellulose, monosaccharides,
disaccharides, polysaccharides
Functions of Carbohydrates primary energy source for energy; balance protein & fat metabolism; fiber:
important for bowel fx, waste elimination & blood sugar control; liver detox
Lipid Examples fatty acids, fats, saturated fats, unsaturated fats, steroids, phospholipids,
cholesterol, triglycerides
Functions of Lipids long-term energy storage, insulation, part of the cell membrane, chemical
messenger, waterproofing
Protein Examples amino acids, primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary structures, collagen,
hemoglobin, enzymes
Functions of Proteins structural support, catalyst, transport, defense, movement, regulation
Nucleic Acis Examples DNA&RNA
, Function of Nucleic Acid store and transmit genetic information
What are Monosaccharides? simple/single sugars (glucose, fructose, galactose)
What are disaccharides? Two monosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose)
What are polysaccharides? Carbohydrate macromolecules made of many sugar monomers (Glycogen)
Directional Terms Definition Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another
Definition of Anterior toward the front of the body
Definition of posterior toward the back of the body
Definition of Superior towards the head or above
Definition of inferior Located below or in a downward direction