GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

EXCRETORY SYSTEM ALL QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of bile is to:
A
Emulsify lipids
B
Breakdown proteins
C
Digest carbohydrates
D
Saturate the bolus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats are emulsified by bile. The surface area on which the lipase enzyme can function will grow due to emulsification. A quicker pace of reaction results from the larger surface area. Simply because bile activity on fats causes digestion of fats to begin and terminate in the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Their amphipathic nature enables bile acids to carry out two important functions: Emulsification of lipid aggregates: Bile acids have detergent action on particles of dietary fat which causes fat globules to break down or be emulsified into minute, microscopic droplets.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bile is the greenish-yellow fluid (consisting of waste products, cholesterol, and bile salts) that is secreted by the liver cells to perform 2 primary functions: To carry away waste. To break down fats during digestion.

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