GENERAL ANATOMY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Question
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Fatty foods are attacked by:
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Trypsin
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Amylase
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Lipase
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Pepsin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipases: Break down fat into three fatty acids plus a glycerol molecule. Amylases: Break down carbs like starch into simple sugars.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipase is an enzyme the body uses to break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. Lipase is produced in the pancreas, mouth, and stomach.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipases in the cells of adipose tissues break down the triglycerides so that fatty acids can reenter the bloodstream for transport to energy-requiring tissues.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lipases are a family of enzymes that break down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol.
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