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What is the major site of lipid digestion?
What is the major site of lipid digestion?
- Stomach
- Liver
- Small intestine (correct)
- Mouth
What is the main function of bile in lipid digestion?
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?
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?
What stimulates the release of bile into the small intestine?
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What is the main advantage of fatty acids over saccharides in terms of energy supply?
What is the main advantage of fatty acids over saccharides in terms of energy supply?
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