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Before lipids are absorbed into the lacteals of the villi, into what system do they first enter?
Before lipids are absorbed into the lacteals of the villi, into what system do they first enter?
- The endocrine system
- The respiratory system
- The circulatory system
- The lymphatic system (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a direct function of lipids within the body?
Which of the following is NOT a direct function of lipids within the body?
- Insulating adipose tissue
- Facilitating muscle contraction (correct)
- Being stored as adipose tissue
- Providing heat and energy
Which process best describes how the liver aids in lipid digestion?
Which process best describes how the liver aids in lipid digestion?
- It stores fats for later use by the body.
- It absorbs fatty acids and glycerol directly into the bloodstream.
- It secretes lipase to break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
- It produces bile which emulsifies fats. (correct)
During lipid digestion, where does the initial physical breakdown primarily occur?
During lipid digestion, where does the initial physical breakdown primarily occur?
What is the purpose of heat in the stomach during the digestion of lipids?
What is the purpose of heat in the stomach during the digestion of lipids?
Which of the following pathways accurately describes how digested lipids are transported from the small intestine to the bloodstream?
Which of the following pathways accurately describes how digested lipids are transported from the small intestine to the bloodstream?
What is the main role of the enzyme lipase in lipid digestion?
What is the main role of the enzyme lipase in lipid digestion?
In which organ does bile perform its function in the digestion of lipids?
In which organ does bile perform its function in the digestion of lipids?
What is the end product of lipid digestion facilitated by both intestinal juice and pancreatic lipase?
What is the end product of lipid digestion facilitated by both intestinal juice and pancreatic lipase?
What is the primary role of emulsification in the context of lipid digestion?
What is the primary role of emulsification in the context of lipid digestion?
Which of the following is a property associated with lipids?
Which of the following is a property associated with lipids?
What happens to food containing lipids once it enters the stomach?
What happens to food containing lipids once it enters the stomach?
Which structure facilitates the absorption of fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine?
Which structure facilitates the absorption of fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine?
Considering a diet high in lipids, which long-term storage mechanism does the body primarily use?
Considering a diet high in lipids, which long-term storage mechanism does the body primarily use?
What is the role of the oesophagus in the digestion of lipids?
What is the role of the oesophagus in the digestion of lipids?
Which of the following is most likely to occur if bile secretion is impaired?
Which of the following is most likely to occur if bile secretion is impaired?
Apart from heat and energy, what other major function does the utilization of lipids serve in the body?
Apart from heat and energy, what other major function does the utilization of lipids serve in the body?
How do the actions in the mouth contribute to lipid digestion?
How do the actions in the mouth contribute to lipid digestion?
Why is it recommended to reduce the intake of certain lipid-containing foods like cakes and pastries?
Why is it recommended to reduce the intake of certain lipid-containing foods like cakes and pastries?
What is the significance of the subclavian vein in the context of lipid absorption?
What is the significance of the subclavian vein in the context of lipid absorption?
Flashcards
Lipid Digestion: Mouth
Lipid Digestion: Mouth
The physical breakdown of lipids begins here, aided by teeth.
Lipid Digestion: Stomach
Lipid Digestion: Stomach
In the stomach, food is churned into chyme, and the heat partially melts fats.
Lipid Absorption
Lipid Absorption
Fatty acids and glycerol are absorbed into lacteals of villi and transported via the lymph and blood system.
Lipid Utilisation
Lipid Utilisation
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Duodenum Lipid Digestion
Duodenum Lipid Digestion
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Pancreas Lipid Digestion
Pancreas Lipid Digestion
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Liver Lipid Digestion
Liver Lipid Digestion
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Initial Lipid Digestion
Initial Lipid Digestion
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Study Notes
- Smoke point of a substance is 250°C
- Flashpoint of a substance is 330°C
- Some substances have the ability to form emulsions (e.g. mayonnaise and French dressing)
Digestion of Lipids
- In the mouth, lipids are physically broken down by teeth and passed through the oesophagus into the stomach
- In the stomach food is churned into chyme by stomach muscles
- The heat of the stomach partially melts fats
- Fatty acids and glycerol are absorbed into lacteals of villi, and from the villi into the lymph system
- They re-enter the bloodstream through the subclavian vein
- Lipids are used for heat and energy
- Lipids are stored as adipose tissue to insulate
Lipid Digestion in different Organs
- In the duodenum, intestinal juice, lipase acts on fats, creating fatty acids and glycerol
- In the pancreas, lipase released into the duodenum, lipase acts on fats, creating fatty acids and glycerol
- In the liver, bile is released into the duodenum, bile act on fats, to emulsify them
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