This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Describe the roles of lipids in the body. What will be an ideal ... (Read 30 times)

ss2343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
Describe the roles of lipids in the body.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of essential fatty acid deficiency?
 
  A. gum disease
  B. scaly skin
  C. hair loss
  D. poor eyesight



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

verrinzo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

ANS: Fat helps insulate your body and maintain your body temperature. It acts as a protective cushion for your bones, organs, and nerves. It allows for the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Finally, fat is the main source of stored energy for your body and provides 9 calories per gram.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




ss2343

  • Member
  • Posts: 548
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM


nanny

  • Member
  • Posts: 313
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library