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What type of fatty acid is arachidonic acid classified as?
What type of fatty acid is arachidonic acid classified as?
Which configuration do most naturally occurring fatty acids possess?
Which configuration do most naturally occurring fatty acids possess?
In trans fatty acids, how are the acyl chains oriented relative to each other?
In trans fatty acids, how are the acyl chains oriented relative to each other?
Which of the following is a common source of trans fatty acids found in human diets?
Which of the following is a common source of trans fatty acids found in human diets?
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What is the structure designation of arachidonic acid?
What is the structure designation of arachidonic acid?
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What class of fatty acids includes those with 2-6 carbon atoms?
What class of fatty acids includes those with 2-6 carbon atoms?
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What type of acids does hydrogenation typically convert polyunsaturated fatty acids into?
What type of acids does hydrogenation typically convert polyunsaturated fatty acids into?
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What is an example of a medium-chain fatty acid?
What is an example of a medium-chain fatty acid?
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What is the primary source of eicosanoids?
What is the primary source of eicosanoids?
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Which statement accurately describes the categorization of lipids?
Which statement accurately describes the categorization of lipids?
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Which of the following compounds is classified as a head group in phospholipids?
Which of the following compounds is classified as a head group in phospholipids?
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Which carbohydrate structure is NOT mentioned as part of the carbohydrates category?
Which carbohydrate structure is NOT mentioned as part of the carbohydrates category?
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What is a common feature of all prostaglandins?
What is a common feature of all prostaglandins?
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Which lipid category includes glycerol as a component?
Which lipid category includes glycerol as a component?
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What type of lipid overlaps both glycerolipids and sphingolipids?
What type of lipid overlaps both glycerolipids and sphingolipids?
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between carbohydrates and lipids?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between carbohydrates and lipids?
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What characterizes very long fatty acids?
What characterizes very long fatty acids?
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Which fatty acid type is classified as essential?
Which fatty acid type is classified as essential?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of endogenous polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Which of the following is a characteristic of endogenous polyunsaturated fatty acids?
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Which compound is NOT considered a product of arachidonic acid metabolism?
Which compound is NOT considered a product of arachidonic acid metabolism?
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How do eicosanoids function in the body?
How do eicosanoids function in the body?
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Which of the following statements about fatty acid classification is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about fatty acid classification is incorrect?
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What is the primary role of prostaglandins and leukotrienes derived from arachidonic acid?
What is the primary role of prostaglandins and leukotrienes derived from arachidonic acid?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of long-chain fatty acids?
Which of the following is a characteristic of long-chain fatty acids?
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What is the primary source of arachidonic acid in the body?
What is the primary source of arachidonic acid in the body?
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Which enzymes are involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to eicosanoids?
Which enzymes are involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to eicosanoids?
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Which eicosanoid is known for causing vasodilation?
Which eicosanoid is known for causing vasodilation?
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Eicosanoids mainly function in which type of biological responses?
Eicosanoids mainly function in which type of biological responses?
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What distinguishes the production of different eicosanoids in various cells?
What distinguishes the production of different eicosanoids in various cells?
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In the context of eicosanoid signaling, what is the role of endothelial cells?
In the context of eicosanoid signaling, what is the role of endothelial cells?
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What competitive aspect exists between the pathways synthesizing eicosanoids?
What competitive aspect exists between the pathways synthesizing eicosanoids?
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Which of the following best describes the effects of thromboxanes?
Which of the following best describes the effects of thromboxanes?
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Which blood group type has a structure that includes N-acetylgalactosamine at the nonreducing end?
Which blood group type has a structure that includes N-acetylgalactosamine at the nonreducing end?
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What is the primary role of vitamin D in relation to calcium?
What is the primary role of vitamin D in relation to calcium?
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Which lipid function serves as a precursor for steroid hormone synthesis in the adrenal cortex?
Which lipid function serves as a precursor for steroid hormone synthesis in the adrenal cortex?
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In the context of lipid functions, what does thermoregulation refer to?
In the context of lipid functions, what does thermoregulation refer to?
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How do non-reducing structures in blood group antigens differ between type A and type B?
How do non-reducing structures in blood group antigens differ between type A and type B?
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What is the proactive role of arachidonic acid derivatives during tissue injury?
What is the proactive role of arachidonic acid derivatives during tissue injury?
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Which lipid is crucial for generating and transmitting neuro-transmitters?
Which lipid is crucial for generating and transmitting neuro-transmitters?
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What is one of the significant roles of lipids during prolonged fasting?
What is one of the significant roles of lipids during prolonged fasting?
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What do gangliosides contribute to in the nervous system?
What do gangliosides contribute to in the nervous system?
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What is one of the major components of surfactant that prevents alveolar collapse?
What is one of the major components of surfactant that prevents alveolar collapse?
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In relation to energy generation, how do triglycerides function?
In relation to energy generation, how do triglycerides function?
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What role does vitamin E serve in the context of antioxidants?
What role does vitamin E serve in the context of antioxidants?
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What characteristic aspect of lipids affects the fluidity and integrity of plasma membranes?
What characteristic aspect of lipids affects the fluidity and integrity of plasma membranes?
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Study Notes
Arachi Donic Acid
- Arachi donic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 20 carbons and 4 double bonds
- It's a ω-6 fatty acid that can be described as 20:4, Δ5,8,11,14
- Naturally occurring fatty acids have double bonds in the cis configuration
- In cis configuration, hydrogens are on the same side of the double bond and the acyl chains are on the other side
- In trans fatty acids, the acyl chains are on opposite side of the double bond
- Margarine and the fat used in preparing French fries are major sources of trans fatty acids found in humans
- Trans fatty acids are produced by the chemical hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in vegetable oils, and are not a natural food product
Base Chain Length of Hydrocarbon Chain
- Short chain fatty acid - 2-6 carbon atoms
- Medium chain fatty acid - Octanoic acid (8 carbons) and Decanoic acid (10 carbons)
- Long chain fatty acid - 16-22 carbons
- Very long chain fatty acid - >24 carbons
Based on Source/Nutritional Classification
- Essential fatty acids (EFAs) - Fatty acids that the body cannot produce on their own
- Non-essential fatty acids (NEFAs) - Fatty acids that the body can produce from other fatty acids
- Endogenous polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) - These are a type of non-essential fatty acid
- PUFAs are a type of NEFAs, and the body can produce them from other fatty acids
Arachidonic Acid Derivatives - Eicosanoids
- Arachidonate and other C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids give rise to a diverse set of eicosanoids
- Eicosanoids are physiologically and pharmacologically active compounds
- Eicosanoids are best known as prostaglandins (PG), thromboxanes (TX), leukotrienes (LT), and lipoxins (LX)
- Physiologically, eicosanoids are considered to act as local hormones (autocoids) via G-protein linked receptors
- Eicosanoids elicit biochemical effects by acting on receptors
- There are three groups of eicosanoids that are synthesized from C20 eicosanoic acids
- These eicosanoic acids are derived from essential fatty acids linoleate and α-linolenate, or directly from dietary arachidonate and eicosapentaenoate
- Arachidonate is usually derived from the 2 position of phospholipids in the plasma membrane by the action of phospholipase A2
- Arachidonate can also come from diet
- Arachidonate is the substrate of the synthesis of PG2, TX2 series (prostanoids) by the cyclooxygenase pathway
- Arachidonate is the substrate of the LT4 and LX4 series by the lipoxygenase pathway
- The two pathways compete for the arachidonate substrate
- Eicosanoids, including prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes, control cellular function in response to injury
- These compounds are all derived from arachidonic acid, a 20 carbon polyunsaturated fatty acid usually present in cells as part of the membrane lipid phosphatidylcholine
- Although almost every cell in the body produces eicosanoids in response to tissue injury, different cells produce different eicosanoids
- Eicosanoids are the principal mediators of paracrine and autocrine functions, affecting the cells that produce them or neighboring cells
- For example, vascular endothelial cells (cells lining the vessel wall) secrete the prostaglandin PGI2 (prostacyclin)
- Prostacyclin acts on nearby smooth muscle cells causing vasodilation (expansion of the blood vessel)
- Eicosanoids are derived from arachidonic acid and retain its original 20 carbons (hence the name eicosanoids)
- All prostaglandins, such as prostacyclin, have an internal ring### Functions of Lipids
- Nutritional Value: Lipids provide taste, aroma, and palatability to food.
- Enhanced Absorption of Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Lipids enhance the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Vitamin A: Acts as a substrate for rhodopsin pigment in the retina, improving vision, especially in darkness.
- Vitamin A: Stimulates epithelial cell growth and differentiation, enhancing healing processes.
- Vitamin A: Serives as an exogenous antioxidant.
- Vitamin D: Promotes calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating bone mineralization.
- Vitamin E: Serves as a potent antioxidant, particularly for -tocopherol.
- Vitamin K: Involved in the γ-carboxylation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.
- Protective Function: Lipids provide protection and cushioning for internal organs like the heart, kidneys, and mesentery.
- Thermal Insulator: Fat deposition in adipose tissue and subcutaneous tissues regulates body temperature.
- Electrical Insulator: Myelin sheath, rich in lipids, protects axons and enhances the propagation of nerve impulses.
- Energy Generation: Triacylglycerol provides a significant source of energy storage, mobilized for energy production.
- Neurotransmitter Generation and Transmission: Cholesterol, a precursor for steroid hormones, plays a role in neurotransmitter synthesis and transmission via hydrolysis of phosphatidylcholine to provide choline for acetylcholine generation.
- Metabolic Fuel During Prolonged Fasting and Starvation: Lipolysis provides metabolic fuel during prolonged fasting and starvation.
- Cholesterol as a Precursor for Steroid Hormones: Cholesterol serves as a precursor for steroid hormones like corticosteroids.
- Cholesterol in Bile Acid Synthesis: Cholesterol is a precursor for bile acids, crucial for fat emulsification and absorption, along with the participation of bile acids in the metabolism of lipids.
- Cholesterol in Adrenal Cortex Function: Cholesterol is a precursor for corticosteroid synthesis in the adrenal cortex, contributing to fluid and electrolyte balance, cardiovascular health, and energy substrate homeostasis.
- Arachidonic Acid in Cell Injury: Arachidonic acid is a precursor for inflammatory mediators involved in cell injury and damage.
- Eicosanoids in Inflammation: Eicosanoids, derived from arachidonic acid, are potent autocoids (local hormones) that participate in tissue injury and homeostasis.
- Phosphoglycerides in Surfactant: Phosphoglycerides are components of surfactant, preventing alveolar collapse.
- Glycolipids in Intercellular Communication: Glycolipids play a role in intercellular communication and cell recognition, with their oligosaccharides acting as cell recognition factors, as seen in the ABO blood group system.
- Lipid Transport and Solubility: Plasma lipoproteins transport plasma lipids in circulation, transferring them to peripheral tissues for utilization. They also ensure solubility and prevent polymerization of lipids.
- Lipid Role in Vesicular Transport: Lipids contribute to the formation of vesicles involved in vesicular transport processes.
- Maintenance of Plasma Membrane Fluidity and Integrity: Lipids contribute to plasma membrane fluidity and integrity.
- Globoside Function in Erythrocytes: Globosides, ceramide-derived oligosaccharides, are components of erythrocyte membranes.
- Ganglioside Function in Neuron Stability: Gangliosides, complex glycosphingolipids, contribute to the stability of paranodal junctions and channel clustering in myelinated nerve fibers.
- Cardiolipin Function in Mitochondrial Membranes: Cardiolipin, a diphosphatidylglycerol, is a major component of mitochondrial membranes. Its deficiency or absence leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, causing heart failure, hypothyroidism, and certain myopathies.
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This quiz covers the characteristics and classifications of various fatty acids, including arachi donic acid and others based on chain length. Learn about polyunsaturated, cis, and trans fatty acids, and their significance in human nutrition. Test your knowledge on fatty acid structures and their properties.
