To prevent the clotting of the blood
The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot
The process of a liquid, such as blood, changing to a solid sate (e.g. clotting)
Careful, diligent
Docosahexaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid obtained from fish oil
The layer of cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels
Eicosapentaenoic acid, an essential fatty acid obtained from fish oil
A fatty acid that must be obtained from the diet for good health; cannot be made by the body
The building blocks of fat
A section of DNA with a specific function
Gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils
The processing of food within the body
Not related to the genes; not hereditary
The system of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord
Polyunsaturated fats are considered healthy fats that may reduce heart disease risk
Polyunsaturated fats
