FAT METABOLISM::
After absorption fat enters lymphatics then enters the general circulation and finally reaches the liver Blood fat is divided into four parts::
1.Neutral fats
2.Lecithin
3.Cholesterol esters and
4.Free cholesterol
Body fats can be divided into two parts::1.Element constituent and 2.Element variable Fat which is present in the brain heart lungs kidneys spleen testes etc are the element constant while fat of the subcutaneous mesentery and omentum are lnowr as the element variable About 12 percent of the total body weight of a man consists of fat The major part remains stored as fat depots
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| major pathaways of protein metabolism |
Fats are a great source of energy Fatty acids are oxidised in the presence of oxygen and degraded products like acetone acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutric acid are formed finally these products enter Krebs cycle where they are converted into carbon dioxide and water liberating energy Anterior pituitary hormones insulin adrenal cortex and thyroid hormones as well as vitamins like thiamine riboflavin nicotinic acid pantothenic acid and pyridoxine play an important role in fat metabolism
in the body synthesis of fats takes place from carbohydrates and proteins Linoleic acid linolenic acid or arachidonic acid are the Essential fatty Acids they play an important role in the body
major pathaways of fat metabolism
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