Lesson 4- The liver and gall bladder Flashcards

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Bile

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Physically breaks down fats in the small intestine

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Emulsify

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The process of increasing the surface area of fats in the small intestine by breaking them down into small clusters

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Gallbladder

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Stores bile for the emulsification of fats/ lipids

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Liver

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Produces bile that is stored in the gall bladder and emulsifies fat in the small intestine

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