NUR 115 Exam 5 (Final)

Monophasic same amount of hormone in each active pill Biphasic Oral Contraceptives two dosage preparations amongst the hormone pills triphasic pill a birth control pill containing a steady level of estrogen and three phases of progesterone, intended to mimic more closely women's natural hormonal cycles oral contraceptives synthetic hormones used to prevent pregnancy and treat menstrual disorders Triglycerides an energy-rich compound made up of a single molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid. -Account for 90% of total lipids in the body -Are the major storage form of fat in the body -Serves as an important source of energy Saturated fatty acids All carbon atoms have hydrogen atoms attached -Are likely to be solid at room temp -Found in meat, poultry, and whole milk mainly unsaturated fatty acid One or more carbons are connected by double bonds and there are fewer hydrogen atoms -likely to be liquid at room temp -Come from plants Phospholipids Essential to building plasma membranes -Lecithins-egg yolks and soy beans -Not proven effective against high cholesterol Steroids (cholesterol) Not a source of energy -necessary for production of Vitamin D, bile acids, -cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone Obtained solely from animals