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Discuss the Meaning and Significance of Trans-Fatty Acids in the Diet

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Discuss the meaning and significance of trans-fatty acids in the diet. List four common food sources.


Definitions:

Precursor Chemicals

Substances required in the synthetic or manufacturing process of pharmaceuticals or illicit drugs, often regulated to prevent misuse.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released by neurons to send signals to other neurons or cells, playing a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system.

Diffusion

Movement of ions from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration through random motion.

Neurotransmitter Deactivation

The process by which neurotransmitters are inactivated in the synaptic cleft, stopping their effects on post-synaptic neurons.

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