Fat

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 shows the process of vascular degneration starting with intimal trauma, fatty streaking and plaque formation which can lead to leg pain (claudication), heart attack and stroke.

If you could peer into the arteries of a newborn baby, you would probably see fairly smooth blood vessels. If you could inspect the arteries of an older person, you might find plaque. This video looks at atherosclerosis and heart attacks. It also discusses treatments such as balloon angioplasty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg0VXYFI9zs&feature=youtu.be