The Metabolism of Fatty Acids and Lipid Degradation Quiz
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What is the major site of lipid digestion?

  • Stomach
  • Liver
  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Mouth
  • What is the main function of bile in lipid digestion?

  • Emulsifying dietary lipids (correct)
  • Stimulation of gastric secretion
  • Acidification of stomach contents
  • Activation of pancreatic lipase
  • Why does the digestion of lipids not occur significantly in the mouth or stomach?

  • Alkaline pH of gastric secretion
  • Presence of significant lipase in mouth and stomach secretions
  • High solubility of lipids in water
  • Lack of emulsification mechanism for lipids (correct)
  • What stimulates the release of bile into the small intestine?

    <p>Secretin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of fatty acids over saccharides in terms of energy supply?

    <p>More reduced nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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