Absorption And Use Of Fats Flashcards

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1
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What happens to fats during digestion?

A

Broken down to fatty acids and glycerol

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2
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What happens to these fatty acids and glycerol

A

Absorbed into the lacteal

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3
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What happens to the fatty acids in the lacteal?(2)

A

Recombine with fats which mix with lymphatic fluids

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4
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What happens to the fatty acids in the liver?

A

Converted to soluble fat

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