Triglyceride

Describes how we transfer energy from one animal or plant to another. Also discusses the gastrointestinal tract and its role in the break down and transport of triglycerides and fat via the bowel, portal vein, liver and fat cells. Finally, the video provides an explanation of a high serum triglyceride level and its effect on health.

Describes the basic biochemistry of the energy storing molecule, the free fatty acid and it's storage form in plants and animals, the triglyceride.

This video considers blood pressure. When ventricles contract, they increase pressure on the blood. The resulting force that blood exerts against the artery walls is called blood pressure.