THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

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: -Final answer: The chief function of bile is to emulsify fats for digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the small intestines bile emulsifies fats while enzymes digest them. The intestinal cells absorb the fats. Long-chain fatty acids form a large lipoprotein structure called a chylomicron that transports fats through the lymph system.

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