6.1.2.2.3 - Lipids
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What role does bile play in lipid digestion?
💡 Hint: Think about how oil and water mix.
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down lipids?
💡 Hint: This enzyme is secreted by the pancreas.
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What is the function of bile in digestion?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when oil and water mix.
Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down which macromolecule?
💡 Hint: Recall the substances in your oil and vinegar dressing.
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Analyze the impact of gallbladder removal on lipid digestion and absorption processes in an individual. What adaptations may occur?
💡 Hint: Consider how digesting fats without stored bile changes the absorption process.
Discuss how certain medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis affect the digestion of lipids.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of pancreatic enzymes for breaking down lipids.
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