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- **Glycerol** is a three carbon alcohol that forms the backbone of fatty acids
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# Phospholipids
A phospholipid is a type of lipid needed for the flexibility, structure, and makeup of the cell membranes and for proper functioning of the never cells.
A phospholipid is a type of lipid needed for the flexibility, structure, and makeup of the cell membranes and for proper functioning of nerve cells.
- Partially water soluble
- Hydrophilic
- Part that attracts water
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Lipases are enzymes that break down lipids
- **Cholecystokinin** is a hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile and the pancreas to secrete digestive juices
- Bile helps with the emulsification of and digestion of fat.
- Secretin is a hormone that stimulates the liver to produce bile and the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate rich pancreatic juice
- Secretin is a hormone that stimulates the liver to produce bile and the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate rich pancreatic juice
# Lipoproteins
Lipoproteins are water-soluble structures that transport lipids through the bloodstream. Lipoproteins are needed because fat is hydrophobic.