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18 Cards in this Set
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What is an acid?
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a solute that adds hydrogen ions to a solution
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what is a base?
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a solute that removes hydrogen ions from a solution
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what is a weak acid and base?
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fail to dissociate completely & help to balance the pH
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what is salt?
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solutes that dissociate into cations & anions other than hydrogen ions & hydroxide ions
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What is a buffer?
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weak acid/salt compounds that neutralizes either strong acid or strong base
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what is a antacid?
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a basic compound that neutralizes acid and forms a salt
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what are carbohydrates?
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carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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Monosaccharides
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simple sugars
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Disaccharides
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two simple sugars
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Polysaccharides
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many monosaccharides
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Lipids are?
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hydrophobic molecules such as fats, oils and waxes
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What are fatty acids?
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long chains of carbon and hydrogen with a CARBOXYLIC ACID GROUP
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what are eicosanoids?
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from the fatty acid called arachidonic acid
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what is Leukatrienes?
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active in immune system
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what are prostaglandins?
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local hormones, short-chain fatty acids
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what are glycerides?
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fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule
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what is triglycerides?
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are the three fatty-acid tails; also called triacylglycerols
3 important functions energy source insulation protection |
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What are steroids?
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four rings of carbon and hydrogen
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