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Where does most of the triglyceride (TG) hydrolysis occur?
Where does most of the triglyceride (TG) hydrolysis occur?
- Small intestine (correct)
- Large intestine
- Stomach
- Gallbladder
What is the major fat-digesting enzyme involved in TG hydrolysis?
What is the major fat-digesting enzyme involved in TG hydrolysis?
- Intestinal amylase
- Pepsin
- Trypsin
- Pancreatic lipase (correct)
What are the products formed after the hydrolysis of TGs by pancreatic lipase?
What are the products formed after the hydrolysis of TGs by pancreatic lipase?
- Monoglycerides and two fatty acids (correct)
- Diglycerides and fatty acids
- Glycerol and monoglycerides
- Glycerol and fatty acids
How are lipids absorbed into the intestinal cells?
How are lipids absorbed into the intestinal cells?
What are the transport vehicles that carry lipids from the intestinal cells to the rest of the body?
What are the transport vehicles that carry lipids from the intestinal cells to the rest of the body?
How do chylomicrons enter the bloodstream?
How do chylomicrons enter the bloodstream?
What is the main role of lingual lipase in adults?
What is the main role of lingual lipase in adults?
What is the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone in lipid digestion?
What is the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) hormone in lipid digestion?
What is the main function of bile acids in lipid digestion?
What is the main function of bile acids in lipid digestion?
Where does the majority of fat digestion take place?
Where does the majority of fat digestion take place?
What is the main challenge the body faces in digesting and absorbing lipids?
What is the main challenge the body faces in digesting and absorbing lipids?
What is the approximate amount of triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol received by the GI tract every day?
What is the approximate amount of triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol received by the GI tract every day?
