12 Flashcards
What are Kupffer cells?
The liver has these cells that assist in blood formstion and destruction of cellular debris
How does the Gallbladder recieve bile?
Through the Cystic Duct
When is the Bile released into the Small Intestine?
When the smooth muscles’ epithelial receive a signal from the Cholecystokinin
Where does the body receive most of its energy from?
Carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates made up of?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
What foods contain carbohydrates?
Fruits
Veggies
Pasta
Lipids can be?
Unsaturated or saturated fats
What are Lipids function?
Storage
Insulation
Cell growth
What do Proteins do?
Construct and repair body parts
Supply energy
Fight infections
Proteins are made from
Amino acids
How many different amino acids are there?
22
How ma h must be obtained from food?
8 from fish,meats,eggs
What are Nucleoacids?
Chains of nucleotides bonded together
Nucleotide are made up of?
Phosphate
5 carbon sugar
Nitrogen base