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Which enzyme initiates the breakdown of lipids in the mouth?
Which enzyme initiates the breakdown of lipids in the mouth?
What is the primary role of bile salts in lipid digestion?
What is the primary role of bile salts in lipid digestion?
In which part of the digestive system does the majority of lipid digestion occur?
In which part of the digestive system does the majority of lipid digestion occur?
Which of the following is NOT a product of lipid digestion?
Which of the following is NOT a product of lipid digestion?
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Which enzyme is involved in the further breakdown of lipids in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is involved in the further breakdown of lipids in the small intestine?
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Study Notes
Lipids Digestion
- Lipids are digested through a multi-step process involving several enzymes.
- Lingual and gastric lipases initiate lipid breakdown in the mouth and stomach.
- Bile salts emulsify lipids, aiding in their digestion by pancreatic lipase.
- Pancreatic lipase, nonspecific esterases, and phospholipase A2 further break down lipids in the small intestine.
- These enzymes break down dietary lipids (triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol esters) into smaller components. These smaller components are absorbed by the body.
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Explore the multi-step process involved in the digestion of lipids, including key enzymes like lingual and gastric lipases. Learn how bile salts and pancreatic lipase contribute to the breakdown of triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol esters in the small intestine. Test your understanding of lipid digestion with this quiz.
