Chapter 25 and 26 Flashcards
How many essential fatty acids are there?
2 Linoleic and linolenic
How many amino acids are there and how many of those are essential?
20 amino acids 8 that are essential
Anything that is essential must be acuired through __________________?
one’s diet
What do complete protiens contain ?
All 20 amino acids
What are some examples of complete proteins?
Milk, dairy, and eggs
Incomplete proteins do not contain what?
All 20 amino acids
What are some examples of incomplete protiens?
Legumes (beans), nuts, vegtables and grains
What are 4 things that cholesterol is needed for production for?
All cell membranes, estrogen&Testerone, all mylen sheaths, bile
HDL’s are thought to help prevent what?
heart attacks
LDL’s are thought to increase the risk of ____?
Heart attacks
What is the definition of metabolism?
summ of all chemial reactions in the body
What is the definition of anabolism?
chemical reactions in which bonds are made (requires energy) building
What is the definition of catabolism?
chemical reactions in which bonds are broken (releases energy) breaking down
What is the definition of glycogenolysis?
The breakdown of glycogen into glucose
What is the definition of glycogenesis?
the formation of glycogen from glucose