Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781118345009
Author: Gerard J. Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 18CP
Summary Introduction
To review:
The bodily importance of triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids, lipoproteins, and eicosanoids needs to be reviewed.
Introduction:
Lipids are important
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