In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Phospholipids 2. Classification of Phospholipids 3. Synthesis 4. Functions 5. Role of Endocrines. Distribution of Phospholipids: The salient facts about the distribution of phospholipids are summarized below: i. The phospholipids are widely distributed in the body and are contained within it. They remain in the cell membrane as well as [...]
The below mentioned article provides a paragraph on sterols. Sterols or steroids are not true fats. Steroids are derivatives of phenanthrene and have the parent nucleus (perhydrocyclopentanophenanthrene) with 17 carbon atoms consisting in 3 hexagon and one pentagon rings. When the natural steroids have a methyl group at C-13 and generally at C-10 and possess one or more alcoholic groups, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Cholesterol 2. Absorption of Cholesterol 3. Effects 4. Synthesis 5. Storage, Destruction and Control 6. Functions 7. Excretion. Distribution of Cholesterol: The broad facts about the distribution of cholesterol are as follows: i. It is present in all cells - both in the cell membrane and cytoplasm. It is a [...]