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Cortisol is a steroid hormone. It is specifically a glucocorticoid that is produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in response to stress and a low level of blood glucose. It's functions are to increase blood sugar, suppress the immune system, and aid in the metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. It also decreases bone formation. Cortisol is not to be confused with hydrocortisone, which is used as a medication.
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Cholesterol is an example of what type of lipid?
Sterol is the type of lipid
What compounds are derived from lipids?
Steroids and fat-soluble vitamins are classified as derived lipid since they can be inactivated by saponification reaction, the structure therefore is not ester type but it is an alcohol type.
What type of lipid is vitamin a?
I could be wrong but a vitamin is not a lipid. A lipid is a fat. Vitamin A could be a fat soluble vitamin, but I am not sure if it is. According to my Chem book, Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin and is classified as a lipid. The lab book says to puncture a vitamin A capsule or use cod liver oil, so my guess is it is a triacylglycerol, i.e. an oil.
Is cholesterol a carbohydrate or lipid?
It is a type of fat, a lipid.
Is Cholesterol carbohydrate protein or lipid?
It is a type of fat, a lipid.
What type of lipid is used by the body for insulation.?
what is the type of lipid is used by the body for insulation
Fats are a type of?
Lipid
Fats are type of?
LiPiD
What is the elements of the lipid and the function of the lipid?
please type answer here thats what its here for
Is an fatty acid A lipid?
Yes, fatty acids are one type of lipid.
What type of lipid is lecithin?
glycerophospholipid
What type of molecules is fat?
lipid
