NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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forms hormones
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forms the cell membrane
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provides warmth and cushioning
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quick energy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Forming the exoskeletons of insects is not the function of lipid. Lipid is an important organic compound required by the body for number of functions. Exoskeleton of insects is made of chitin which is a modified carbohydrate. Lipid is stored in the body in the form of triglycerides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cholesterol is the other major lipid transported in lipoproteins. It is not used for energy; it is the precursor of steroid hormones and bile acids and is a structural component of cellular membranes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Storing Energy. The excess energy from the food we eat is digested and incorporated into adipose tissue, or fatty tissue. Regulating and Signaling. Insulating and Protecting. Aiding Digestion and Increasing Bioavailability.