diff --git a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md index 3cfecd7..cbfc6e2 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ A lipid that has three fatty acids attached to a three-carbon compound called gl - **Glycerol** is a three carbon alcohol that forms the backbone of fatty acids - # 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 @@ -90,4 +90,7 @@ Sterols are lipids that have a more chemically complex structure than a triglyce 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 \ No newline at end of file +- 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. \ No newline at end of file