AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lipase is made in the
A
mouth and esophagus
B
small intestines and large intestines
C
small intestines and pancreas
D
liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Lipase enzymes are usually produced in the pancreas and stomach where they help in the digestion of fats and lipids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipase. Lipase is produced in the pancreas and small intestine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pancreatic enzymes They empty into the upper part of your small intestine called the duodenum. Each day, your pancreas makes about 8 ounces of digestive juice filled with enzymes. These are the different enzymes: Lipase.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lipolytic digestion by pancreatic enzymes in the lumen of the small intestine. Pancreatic lipase, anchored and activated by pancreatic colipase, breaks triglycerides down into fatty acids and monoglycerides.

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