NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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____ are enzymes that help break down fats.
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Lipase
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Amylase
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Papain
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Pepsin
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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: -The digestion of lipids begins in the oral cavity through exposure to lingual lipases, which are secreted by glands in the tongue to begin the process of digesting triglycerides. Digestion continues in the stomach through the effects of both lingual and gastric enzymes.
Detailed explanation-3: -As pancreatic lipase enters the small intestine, it breaks down the fats into free fatty acids and monoglycerides.
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