What is the difference between a saturated fat and an unsaturated fat?

What will be an ideal response?


A saturated fat has only single covalent bonds, and no hydrogen atoms can be added. An unsaturated fat has one or more double covalent bonds. Hydrogen can be added across the double bond.

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Animals known as cud chewers have which type of digetive system?

A. monogastric B. ruminant C. nonruminant D. avian

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Which of the following structures is part of the skeletal system?

A. Lymph nodes B. Pectoralis minor C. Radius D. Tendons

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A condition in which articulating bones at a joint are not moving properly is known as which of the following?

A) bony fixation B) lateral shearing force C) whiplash D) joint capsule adhesions

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An LMA may be used ____.

A. in patients who have not fasted B. in patients with a hiatal hernia C. as a conduit for emergency resuscitation drugs D. as an option in emergency situations where an endotracheal tube is not readily available

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