digestion of lipids Flashcards
1
Q
what do lipase do
A
the break down of lipids into monoglycerides and fatty acids
2
Q
what does the breakdown involve
A
the hydrolysis of the ester bonds in lipids
3
Q
where are lipase made? secreted?
A
made - pancreas
secreted - small intestine
4
Q
where are bile salts produced
A
in the liver
5
Q
what do bile salts do
A
emulsify lipids - form small droplets
6
Q
what do several small lipid droplets have compared to one large droplet
A
bigger surface area
7
Q
what happens when the lipid is broken down
A
the monoglyceride and fatty acids stick with the bile salts
8
Q
what does the sticking to bile salts form
A
tiny structures called micelles
9
Q
what do micelles do
A
help the product of lipid digestion to be absorbed
