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@ -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 - **Glycerol** is a three carbon alcohol that forms the backbone of fatty acids
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# Phospholipids # 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 - Partially water soluble
- Hydrophilic - Hydrophilic
- Part that attracts water - 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 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 - **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. - 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.