More Fats and Lipids

Question 1

Which EFA is only found in animal fats

Answer 1

Arachidonic Acid (Omega 6)

Question 2

What are the functions of EFAs essential fatty acids

Answer 2

1. Synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrins
2. Improve skin condition

Question 3

Flakey skin or dandruff could be a sign of what

Answer 3

Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Question 4

What are the 2 Classifications of Proteins?

Answer 4

1. Simple (basic amino acids units)
2. Conjugated (distinctive substances +
   amino acid units)

Question 5

What are 3 “Simple” proteins?

Answer 5

Albumin
Collagens
Elastins

Question 6

What are 5 Conjugated Proteins?

Answer 6

Glycoproteins
Lipoproteins
Phosphoproteins
Chromoproteins
Nucleoproteins

Question 7

What is the elemental composition of Amino Acids?

Answer 7

C,H,O,N (sometime S and P)

Question 8

Amino Acids are the buidling blocks for proteins. What are they used for?

Answer 8

Building, repairing and replacing body proteins

Question 9

Functions of Protein and Amino Acids (8)

Answer 9

1. Regulate Muscle Action
2. Digestive Enzymes
3. Hormones (insulin & glucagon)
4. Carriers in blood
5. Acid-base balance
6. Antibodies
7. Protein Synthesis
8. Major structural components of hair, feathers, skin nails, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage

Question 10

Why do cats require a higher level of protein?

Answer 10

Cats catabolize amino acids at a higher rate.