Chapter 5 (part 2) Flashcards
Family of Lipids
- triglycerides
- phospholipids
- sterols
Composition of phospholipids
- 1 glycerol
- 2 fatty acids
- 1 phosphate molecule
(choline)
The best known phospholipid
lecithin
Points on Lecithin
Fa part makes phospholipids soluble in fat
phosphate group/glycerol group allows phospholipids to dissolve in water
-Phospholipids can be used as emulsifiers in foods (mayos , candy bars)
Emulsifier
-substance with both water soluble and fat soluble portions that promote mixing of oils and fats in watery solutions
Phospholipids in food
- eggs
- liver
- soybeans
- wheat germ
- peanuts
Points on phospholipid functions
- constituents of cell membranes
- help fat soluble substances
- emulsifiers-keep fats suspended in blood/body fluids
What makes lecithin?
the liver
most famous multi-ring structure sterol
-cholesterol
Where does cholesterol originate from?
- meats
- eggs
- dairy
- poultry
- fish
How much cholesterol does liver make?
800-1500 mg/day
Plant Sterols
interfere with cholesterol absorption
What is good vs bad cholesterol alluding to?
-blood cholesterol levels
Role of Sterols
makes bile, sex hormones, cortisol, vitamin D
-components of cell membrane
Are hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
Are digestive enzymes hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophilic
What are triglycerides dismantled into?
- monoglycerides
- fatty acids
- glycerol
Where does lipid digestion begin?
-hard fats being to melt @body temp
Lipid Digestion: Stomach
- strong muscle contraction propel stomach contents toward pyloric sphincter
- churning grinds solids to finer particles and fat dispersed as small droplets
Gastric Lipase
attacks fat droplets
Does fat digestion occur in stomach?
little
Where does mot fat digestion occur?
small intestine
What does Fat trigger the release of?
CCk
which gall bladder releases bile
Bile acts as what
emulsifier