NSC 170C1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Subcutaneous Tissue, Adipose Tissue, Portal Vein

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Nutritional Sciences
• Course: NSC 170C1
• Professor: Ricketts

Document Summary

Mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder. Lymphatic fluid, white blood cells, lymph vessels and nodes, spleen, thymus throughout the body. Defense and immunity against infectious agents, fluid balance, white blood cell production, absorption of fat soluble nutrients from intestinal tract. Elimination of salts, water, and wastes; maintenance of fluid balance. Support, movement, protection, and production of blood cells. Thought processes, regulation and coordination of many body activities, detection of changes in external and internal environments. Glands or organs that secrete hormones (chemical messengers) Regulation and coordination of many body activities, including growth, nutrient balance, and reproduction. Protection and immunity, regulation of body temperature, vitamin d synthesis. Just losing 5-10% of excess body fat can increase beneficial high density lipoprotein levels (hdl cholesterol), reduce elevated blood pressure, and lower blood glucose and triglyceride levels: a sound weight loss plan: Is safe and effective: meets nutritional, psychological, and social needs.