Sc121 Unit 2 Assignment
Lea Giannini- Dr. Termos Cholesterol, the good, the bad, and the ugly!
SC121 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1-Unit 2 Assignment
In this unit we are talking about Cholesterol and how a group of organic compounds make up 18-25% of one’s body mass called lipids. So why are lipids important? Lipids are important because they are used in the body to transport vitamins, they are essential in breaking down Cholesterol and they are used for body insulation. Lipids are best obtained from vegetable oils and legumes. But, the question is can the body produce essential fatty acids (ETA’S)? No, our body is not able to produce these fatty acids on its own. So it is necessary that you eat a diet rich in these crucial building blocks to maintain a healthy body. Two main essential fatty acids are to be included in our diet are the Omega-3 and Omega-6. …show more content…
These are the benefits in these foods to get the nutrients you need for your diet. Omega-6 however, has lots of nuts, oils, and meats. These are accounted for in a typical western diet and should not be a concern in the Omega-6.
Only a small, lipid-soluble molecules, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, can pass through the membrane easily. It only allows certain molecules and ions to enter and exit the cytoplasm freely.
Therefore, the plasma membrane is said to be selectively permeable. So, this is where Cholesterol comes in. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and other cells. It’s also found in certain foods, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat. There are two different types of Cholesterol. There is LDL and
SC121 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1-Unit 2 Assignment
In this unit we are talking about Cholesterol and how a group of organic compounds make up 18-25% of one’s body mass called lipids. So why are lipids important? Lipids are important because they are used in the body to transport vitamins, they are essential in breaking down Cholesterol and they are used for body insulation. Lipids are best obtained from vegetable oils and legumes. But, the question is can the body produce essential fatty acids (ETA’S)? No, our body is not able to produce these fatty acids on its own. So it is necessary that you eat a diet rich in these crucial building blocks to maintain a healthy body. Two main essential fatty acids are to be included in our diet are the Omega-3 and Omega-6. …show more content…
These are the benefits in these foods to get the nutrients you need for your diet. Omega-6 however, has lots of nuts, oils, and meats. These are accounted for in a typical western diet and should not be a concern in the Omega-6.
Only a small, lipid-soluble molecules, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, can pass through the membrane easily. It only allows certain molecules and ions to enter and exit the cytoplasm freely.
Therefore, the plasma membrane is said to be selectively permeable. So, this is where Cholesterol comes in. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and other cells. It’s also found in certain foods, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat. There are two different types of Cholesterol. There is LDL and