Dietary fat Composition Flashcards
1
Q
Lingual lipase Active at
A
low pH (pH 2.0 – 7.5)
2
Q
Lingual lipase optimum pH
A
4.0-4.5
3
Q
Lingual lipase Enzymatic action continues in
A
stomach
4
Q
Gastric lipase More effective at
A
alkaline pH (Average pH 7.8)
5
Q
Gastric lipase Requires the presence
A
Ca+2
6
Q
Gastric lipase Less effective
A
in stomach due to acidic pH
7
Q
Lingual lipase Ideal substrate
A
short chain fatty
8
Q
Gastric lipase effective for substrate
A
short and medium chain fatty acids
9
Q
Role of fats in gastric emptying
A
secrete Enterogastrone (CCK) → ↓ gastric motility > SLOW gastric emptying
10
Q
Significance of Lingual and Gastric
Lipases
A
lipid digestion in neonates
2. important in patient with pancreatic disorder