Glycerol backbone
2 fatty acids
Phosphate containing group
400
Characteristics of Bile Acid Micelles?
Micelle is composed of bile salts and phospholipid layer
Hydrophilic ends out
Hydrophobic ends in
Core is composed of TAGs, fatty acids, MAGS, cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and drugs
Disc shaped
400
Why don't seals get hypothermia?
arctic seals have a very thick subcutaneous layer of fat (blubber) to protect them from hypothermia both in and out of the water.
500
Characteristics of Fatty Acids?
Unsaturated: > unsaturation, β melting point
liquid at lower temperatures
Mono Unsaturated βOne double bond,
Poly Unstaurated- 2 or more double bonds
Saturated-No double bonds!
saturation, β melting point
Solid at higher temperatures
500
How are TAGS formed?
TAGS are formed by the esterification of 3 fatty acids to a glycerol molecule
500
Name 5 Lipoprotein Classes
1) Chylomicron (portomicron)
2) VLDL (Very low density lipoprotein)
3)IDL (intermediate density lipoproteins)
4)LDL (Low density lipoprotein)
5)HDL (High Density Lipoproteins)
500
Name the Adipocyte Locations
Depots under the skin (subcutaneous)
Depots around the viscera (intestinal mesentery)
Intra-abdominal fat (belly fat)
Around the organs (kidneys β shock protection)
Within tissues (intramuscular fat)