Pancreatic Lipase Mechanism of Action Quiz

Bile salts act as emulsifiers to break down large fat globules into smaller droplets, increasing the surface area for lipase action.

Phospholipases hydrolyze phospholipids into fatty acids and other components, facilitating lipid digestion.

Pancreatic lipase breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol, allowing for their absorption in the small intestine.

<p>Lipids serve as energy storage, signaling molecules, insulation, and essential components of cell membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visceral fat surrounds vital organs like the heart, while subcutaneous fat is located beneath the skin serving as insulation and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Triglycerides aid in the production and regulation of hormones, which are essential for various physiological functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Converts 2-monoacylglycerol into 1-monoacylglycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Produces 1 fatty acid and lysophospholipid by acting on position 2 of the phospholipid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Envelop fatty acids and monoglycerides to form micelles for efficient transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrolyzes it into fatty acid and glycerol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fatty acid core with a water-soluble exterior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reassemble into triglycerides inside intestinal cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bile salts and bile acids act as emulsifiers, increasing the surface area of lipids to make them more accessible to digestive enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lingual lipase works on short chain triglycerides to convert them into free fatty acids and glycerol in the mouth and stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phospholipases break down phospholipids into fatty acids and other components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pancreatic lipase breaks down emulsified fats into free fatty acids and monoglycerides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastric lipase breaks down triglycerides into diglycerides and fatty acids in the stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diglycerides derived in the stomach act as further emulsifiers to disperse fat molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers