Lipids That Are Produced by Nearly Every Tissue in the Body

question 81

Multiple Choice

Lipids that are produced by nearly every tissue in the body and act as local regulators are the

• A) prostaglandins.
• B) steroids.
• C) monoglycerides.
• D) phospholipids.
• E) glycolipids.

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Definitions:

Amphibians

A group of cold-blooded vertebrates known for living both in water and on land at different stages of their life - including frogs, salamanders, and newts.

Metamorphosis

Dramatic remodeling of body form during the transition from larva to adult.

Desiccation

The process of extreme dryness or the removal of moisture, which can lead to the drying out of living organisms and ecosystems.

Ectothermy

A physiological feature of organisms that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.