Introduction to Lipids and Steroids

Vocabulary flashcards covering types of fats, phospholipids, amphipathic properties, and steroids from the lecture.

Adipose tissue

Tissue that helps with insulation and shock absorption, and serves as the location where a lot of energy is stored.

Oils

Fats that are in liquid form at room or body temperature, such as corn oils and olive oils.

Saturated fats

Fats that are solid at room or body temperature, such as butter and animal fat.

Phospholipid

A modified triglyceride that makes up the majority of the cell membrane and possesses amphipathic properties.

Amphipathic

Having both water loving (hydrophilic) and water fearing (hydrophobic) characteristics.

Steroids

Molecules that feature four rings of carbons instead of a carbon backbone.

Cholesterol

The parent steroid from which cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and bile acids are derived.