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What is the main function of bile in the digestion of lipids?
What is the main function of bile in the digestion of lipids?
- Break down proteins
- Emulsify fat particles
- Neutralize the acid chyme (correct)
- Provide an acidic pH for enzyme action
Which component of bile is responsible for emulsifying fat particles?
Which component of bile is responsible for emulsifying fat particles?
- Bile acids (correct)
- Bile pigments
- Lecithin
- Cholesterol
What is the primary role of lipase in the digestion process?
What is the primary role of lipase in the digestion process?
- Convert large sugar molecules to simple sugars
- Break down proteins into amino acids
- Inhibit the digestion process
- Convert glycerides to fatty acids and glycerol (correct)
Why is it important for the digested meal to be removed from the duodenum over time?
Why is it important for the digested meal to be removed from the duodenum over time?
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What happens to proteins during digestion by trypsin?
What happens to proteins during digestion by trypsin?
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Which organ secretes enzyme-rich juices during the digestion process?
Which organ secretes enzyme-rich juices during the digestion process?
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Why is a liter of bile secreted daily into the duodenum?
Why is a liter of bile secreted daily into the duodenum?
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How do lipids inhibit the digestion process?
How do lipids inhibit the digestion process?
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Where are absorbed amino acids and peptides transported after absorption?
Where are absorbed amino acids and peptides transported after absorption?
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What percentage of digested protein is excreted in feces?
What percentage of digested protein is excreted in feces?
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