What are fatty acids ? And there different uses of fatty acids?
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Fatty acids, in particular essential fatty acids ; alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid are intimately related to managing inflammation in the body.
Different uses of fatty acids are;
1.Fatty acids provide the building blocks for your body to make prostaglandins, agents that increase and decrease inflammation in the body.
2. oxygen transport throughout the body ,providing energy, development of strong tissues and organs,brain functioning, lowering cholesterol and reducing risk of heart disease
Answer:
(1) Fatty acids are very essential for the health.
(2) After digestion, fatty acids are absorbed into the blood and transported to the
cells.
(3) Different types of cells produce their own substances from these fatty acids.
E.g. (a) Plasma membrane is produced from phospholipids. (b) Hormones
like testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, aldosterone are produced from
fatty acids. (c) The axonal coverings around the neurons are also made
from fatty acids.
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