Lipids Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Where does lipid digestion begin?
A
In the mouth
- lingual lipase breaks down triglycerides into free fatty acids & glycerides
2
Q
Role of lingual lipase
A
Begins triglycerides digestion , especially in infants
3
Q
Main site of lipid digestion
A
In the small intestine
- pancreatic lipase breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids & monoglycerides
- pancreatic phospholipase A2 breaks down phospholipids into fatty acids & lysophospholipids
4
Q
Role of bile
A
Emulsification
- process where bile salts break down large fat globules into smaller droplets , increasing surface area for digestive enzymes to work on
5
Q
Where is bile produced?
A
In the liver
