protein
sodium
acid
fats
bases
100

Basic structure of amino acid


Central carbon, amino group, acid group

100

Sodium


Major cation in the extracellular fluid, most abundant solute.

100

HF

hydrofluoric acid

100

trans fat (snacks, bakery)
saturated fats (animal)
cholesterol (eggs, seafood, meat)

Bad Fats

100

methyl


a hydrocarbon containing one positive charge

200

Amino acids



Building blocks for protein

200

135-145mEg/L



Sodium serum level


200

HCl

hydrochloric acid

200

concentrated source of energy (9 calories per gram)
carry essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and healthy phytochemicals
gives cell membrane flexibility and integrity, regulates transfer of nutrients
saturated and trans fat raise blood cholesterol levels more than other fats

Fats

200

neutral

having no preference or tendency to move one way or the other; neither acid nor base

300

20

How many amino acids are there?

300

Cause the individual to feel thirsty and the posterior pituitary gland to release the anti-diuretic hormone

Increased serum sodium levels


300

HBr

hydrobromic acid

300

Triglycerides

3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol molecule
fat soluble vitamins (linoleic, linolenic)

300

alkali

A base is also known as a(n

400

Contains all of the essential AA
All animal proteins and soybeans

What is a complete protein or high quality protein?

400

Stimulate the renal tubules to conserve water and sodium when the body's sodium level is low, thus helping to normalize extracellular fluid sodium levels



Role of aldosterone


400

HI

hydroiodic acid

400

Functions

storage form of energy (3500 calories per pound, excess stored in adipose tissue)
cushions kidneys and heart
protects the organs and insulates them (temperature regulation)



400

Potassium Hydroxide

The strongest base listed

500

C, H, N, O

What are the elements in the chemical structure of amino acids

500

Fluid volume excess

Hypovolemia

500

HClO₄


perchloric acid

500

Saturated Fats

maximum hydrogen possible
solid at room temperature
carbon molecules are saturated with hydrogen

500

soap

sodium hydroxide

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