5.3 fats- steroids Flashcards
1
Q
steroids are made of
A
a carbon skeleton consisting of 4 fused rings
2
Q
a common component of animal cell membranes and from which other steroids are synthesized
A
cholesterol
3
Q
where is it synthesized
A
the liver
4
Q
hormones are
A
steroids
5
Q
whats atherosclerosis?
A
blood vessels bulge inward, reducing blood flow and resilience of vessels.
