11.1 Lipid Digestion and Absorption Flashcards
1
Q
Where and how does chemical digestion of lipids occur?
A
Occurs in small intestine and is
facilitated by bile, pancreatic lipase, colipase, and cholesterol
esterase.
2
Q
What are micelles?
A
Lipids that’re soluble in aqueous environment of intestinal lumen.
Formed by digest lipids for absorption or be absorbed directly.
3
Q
How are short chain fatty acids absorbed?
A
Across the intestine into the
blood
4
Q
How are long chain fatty acids absorbed?
A
As micelles and assembled into
chylomicrons for release into the lymphatic system.
