ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of bile is to:
A
Break up fats
B
Break down fats
C
Digest fats
D
Emulsify fats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When digesting fats, bile acts as an emulsifier to break the large fat globules into smaller emulsion droplets. Emulsified fats provide a larger area for the fat-digesting enzymes (lipase) to act, making the process quicker.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of bile’s jobs is to emulsify fats, meaning it enables fat and water to mix. Bile contains molecules that are partly attracted to fat and partly attracted to water. These molecules draw fat and water together by sandwiching themselves in between the two.

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