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Lipids
Lipid structures
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03/25/2026
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Serine
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Ethanolamine
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Choline
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Glycerol
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Inositol
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Lipids are made up of
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Glycerol backbone and fatty acid tail
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Triacylglycerols (TAG) are
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Energy-storing lipids
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Cholesterol is
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A modified steroid with a fatty acid chain and hydroxyl group
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Prostaglandins are
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Local hormones responsible for inflammation, fever, and pain perception
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Prostaglandins can be inhibited by
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1. Glucocorticoids

2. NSAIDS
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Using NSAIDS is highly discouraged during pregnancy because
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Reye Syndrome (rapidly progressive ecephalopathy) can occur
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Linoleate/Linoleic acid
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Octadecadienoate
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Linolenate
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Octadecatrienoate
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Arachidonate
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Eicosatetraenoate
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