Lipids 2 Flashcards
Phospholipids form the membrane of almost all cells and also _
Organelles
Steroid hormones include cortisol and also (2)
Estrogen and testosterone
(Sex hormones)
Steroids are derived from waxy lipid called _
Cholesterol
Cortisol regulates (2)
Metabolism
Immune response
Tested and _ secrete sex hormones
Ovaries
Waxes are lipids that coat _
Feathers of some aquatic birds
Waxes also coat leaves of some plants and _ of some insects
Cuticles
Waxes also found in ear of some animals to _
Protect some ear drums
Flamingo _ to spread wax over its feathers
Preens
Preen gland location _
Base of tail
Saturated fat is saturated with _
Hydrogen atoms
Saturated fats hold max amount of hydrogen atoms and contains no _
Double carbon-carbon bonds
An unsaturated fat has at least one _
Double carbon-carbon bond
Few plant sources of saturated fats include (2)
Coconut oil
Palm oil
Cholesterol is a waxy lipid found in _
Blood
