Omega Fatty Acids in the Diet

Question 1

Oleic Acid

Answer 1

Omega-9 fatty acids

Question 2

Linoleic Acid

Answer 2

Omega-6 fatty acids

Question 3

LinolenicAcid

Answer 3

Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 4

Eicosapentenoic acid (EPA)

Answer 4

Type of omega-3 essential fatty acid

Question 5

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

Answer 5

Type of omega-3 essential fatty acid

Question 6

What is the preferred substrate for delta 9 desaturation?

Answer 6

Stearic Acid

Question 7

General process of arachidonic acid synthesis

Answer 7

Desaturation and elongation of linoleic acid

Question 8

General process of EPA/DHA synthesis

Answer 8

Desaturation and elongation of linolenic acid

Question 9

Which lipid mediators to EPA and DHA help to make?

Answer 9

Resolvins and protectins

Question 10

What do resolvins and protectins do?

Answer 10

Act to resolve acute inflammation

Question 11

Where is DHA found in high concentrations?

Answer 11

retina and brain

Question 12

What is n-3 PUFA’s effect on platelet aggregation?

Answer 12

Increases bleeding time by decreasing platelet aggregation

Question 13

TXA2 vs TXA3 on promoting platelet aggregation

Answer 13

TXA2 is a more potent platelet aggregator