NTR 222- Exam 2 UAB / Comprehensive Study Guide
Complete Questions and Correct Detailed Answer
Lipids - (ANSWER)insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether,
acetone, and chloroform
What are the different types of lipids (fats)? - (ANSWER)1) fatty acids
2) triglycerides
3) phospholipids
4) sterols
What two kids of lipids contain fatty acids that affect its function? -
(ANSWER)triglycerides and phospholipids
List the 3 elements that make up lipids: - (ANSWER)1) Carbon
2) Hydrogen
3) Oxygen
Fatty acid - (ANSWER)a chain of carbons linked together with one end containing
COOH (carboxyl group) and the other side ending with one Carbon with 3
Hydrogens attached (methyl group)
How is Cholesterol and fat digested within the body? - (ANSWER)Cholesterol
provides the bile acid needed to digest the food. Chylomicrons (lipoproteins) has
something to do with it, just know its associated with this process. too much LDL
, builds up plague which narrows the arteries. HDL comes along and picks up excess
cholesterol and carries it to the liver.
What are fat substitutes? - (ANSWER)They replace the triglycerides in vegetable
oils- it can be fat, carbohydrate, or protein based.
Protein based drawback: - (ANSWER)potential protein breakdown due to high
temperature
Atherosclerosis - (ANSWER)characterized by a build up of fatty deposits and
streaks in arteries.
Ischemia - (ANSWER)The streaks in the arteries due to suffering from
atherosclerosis, can reduce or eventually cut off blow flow to the heart
Congestive Heart Failure - (ANSWER)heart muscle weakens--> results in edema in
lower extremities in the body
Myocardial Infarction - (ANSWER)Heart attack
Coronary Heart Disease - (ANSWER)Where the blood vessels in the heart clog up
Peripheral Vascular Disease - (ANSWER)the small vessels in the arms, hands, feet,
and legs get clogged up
Complete Questions and Correct Detailed Answer
Lipids - (ANSWER)insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether,
acetone, and chloroform
What are the different types of lipids (fats)? - (ANSWER)1) fatty acids
2) triglycerides
3) phospholipids
4) sterols
What two kids of lipids contain fatty acids that affect its function? -
(ANSWER)triglycerides and phospholipids
List the 3 elements that make up lipids: - (ANSWER)1) Carbon
2) Hydrogen
3) Oxygen
Fatty acid - (ANSWER)a chain of carbons linked together with one end containing
COOH (carboxyl group) and the other side ending with one Carbon with 3
Hydrogens attached (methyl group)
How is Cholesterol and fat digested within the body? - (ANSWER)Cholesterol
provides the bile acid needed to digest the food. Chylomicrons (lipoproteins) has
something to do with it, just know its associated with this process. too much LDL
, builds up plague which narrows the arteries. HDL comes along and picks up excess
cholesterol and carries it to the liver.
What are fat substitutes? - (ANSWER)They replace the triglycerides in vegetable
oils- it can be fat, carbohydrate, or protein based.
Protein based drawback: - (ANSWER)potential protein breakdown due to high
temperature
Atherosclerosis - (ANSWER)characterized by a build up of fatty deposits and
streaks in arteries.
Ischemia - (ANSWER)The streaks in the arteries due to suffering from
atherosclerosis, can reduce or eventually cut off blow flow to the heart
Congestive Heart Failure - (ANSWER)heart muscle weakens--> results in edema in
lower extremities in the body
Myocardial Infarction - (ANSWER)Heart attack
Coronary Heart Disease - (ANSWER)Where the blood vessels in the heart clog up
Peripheral Vascular Disease - (ANSWER)the small vessels in the arms, hands, feet,
and legs get clogged up
