Sterols (steroids)
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Are lipids characterized by a carbon skeleton consisting of
4 fused RINGS
Different steroids vary by the type of
functional groups attached to the rings
CHOLESTEROL is an important
precursor to many other types of steroid hormones
HDL
“good” cholesterol - high density lipoprotein - tight package around cholesterol for transport in the blood. more easily processed by liver than LDL
LDL
“bad” cholesterol - low density lipoprotein - lose package around cholesterol - Can result in plaques on blood vessel walls. Not easily processed by liver, so stays in circulatory system longer
Food high in fats
oils, butter, lard, margine, fatty fish - salmon, nuts
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