Bile and its aid in fat digestion Flashcards
What is bile
A yellow-green substance that is produced by the liver and is stored in the gallbladder
When is bile secreted into the duodenum
when acid chyme passes from stomach to small intestine
What is acid chyme
Semi digested food (basic answer) (go to other notes for tank)
What are the functions of bile
Emulsification of fats and lipids
Neutralise acid chyme from the stomach
What is the Emulsification of fats and lipids
Breaking down large fat molecules into smaller ones
It increases the surface area of fats (easier for lipase to digest)
Why is the process of Emulsification of fats and lipids considered to be mech digestion
Emulsification does not change the chemical structure of the fats
Neutralise acid chyme from the stomach
Bile is alkaline
digestive enzymes in the small intestine are most effective in alkaline medium
