12 Questions
Lingual lipase plays a minor role in fat digestion in adults but an active role in infants.
True
Most of the fat digestion occurs in the stomach.
False
Cholecystokinin (CKK) hormone signals the pancreas to release bile.
False
Bile acid is attracted to water at the sterol end and to fat at the amino acid end.
False
Fats are fully digested by both lipase enzyme from the small intestine and the liver.
False
Enzymes digesting fats are hydrophilic while fats are hydrophobic.
True
Pancreatic lipase is the only fat digesting enzyme in the small intestine.
False
Phospholipids are digested in the small intestine through hydrolysis.
True
Sterols are absorbed in the small intestine without any changes.
False
Digested triglycerides with glycerol and short chain fatty acids can diffuse directly into the blood stream through intestinal cells.
True
Chylomicrons transport lipids from the blood vessels to the intestinal cells.
False
High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are characterized by having a large size and low density.
False
Learn about the challenges the body faces in digesting and absorbing fats, and how enzymes help in this process. Understand how lipids digestion starts in the mouth and the roles of lingual lipase. This quiz will test your knowledge on fat digestion.
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