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What is the primary function of lingual and gastric lipases in patients with a near or complete absence of pancreatic lipase?
What is the primary function of lingual and gastric lipases in patients with a near or complete absence of pancreatic lipase?
- Enhancing the action of bile salts
- Aiding in the emulsification of fats
- Assisting in the chemical digestion of lipids
- Breaking down TAG molecules (correct)
How do bile salts contribute to the emulsification process of dietary lipids?
How do bile salts contribute to the emulsification process of dietary lipids?
- Stabilizing lipid particles to prevent coalescing (correct)
- Promoting the enzymatic degradation of cholesteryl esters
- Chemically breaking down lipids
- Increasing the hydrophobic nature of lipids
Which mechanism increases the surface area of hydrophobic lipid droplets for effective enzyme action in the small intestine?
Which mechanism increases the surface area of hydrophobic lipid droplets for effective enzyme action in the small intestine?
- Interaction of bile salts with dietary lipid particles
- Emulsification using water-soluble enzymes
- Peristalsis (correct)
- Chemical breakdown by bile salts
What is the role of pancreatic enzymes in the degradation of dietary lipids?
What is the role of pancreatic enzymes in the degradation of dietary lipids?
Which statement accurately describes the function of mixed micelles in lipid absorption?
Which statement accurately describes the function of mixed micelles in lipid absorption?
How do bile salts interact with dietary lipid particles during emulsification?
How do bile salts interact with dietary lipid particles during emulsification?
Which process occurs in the duodenum and helps increase the surface area of hydrophobic lipid droplets?
Which process occurs in the duodenum and helps increase the surface area of hydrophobic lipid droplets?
What is a derivative of cholesterol that plays a key role in emulsifying dietary lipids?
What is a derivative of cholesterol that plays a key role in emulsifying dietary lipids?
What is the primary function of lingual and gastric lipases in patients with a near or complete absence of pancreatic lipase?
What is the primary function of lingual and gastric lipases in patients with a near or complete absence of pancreatic lipase?
What does emulsification achieve in lipid digestion?
What does emulsification achieve in lipid digestion?
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