University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

207

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

1. Steatorrhea: Malabsorption of fats occurs due to improper secretion of pancreatic lipase or bile salt or even both. Defective absorption of fats or fat-soluble vitamins. Diseases like celiac disease or cystic fibrosis cause excessive excretion of fat in feces. 2. Obesity: Overconsumption of excess of body fat. 3. Lipidosis: Abnormal lipid deposition in blood cells or specific tissues in diseases. 4. Hyperlipidemia: This is a condition in which plasma cholesterol level is increased. This condition is due to increased genetic defect. Lipid Storage Diseases (Sphingolipidosis): The term Sphingolipidosis is often used to represent this group of genetic diseases. The accumulation of one of the sphingolipids (sphingomyelin or glycolipids) is the cause of disease. Sphingolipidoses are normally classified by a no. of genetical diseases. If one of these enzymes partially or completely absent, the corresponding sphingolipid accumulates causing abnormal storage disease in tissues. X-14 min's affect the nervous system causes neurological deterioration and leads to cells death.