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What is lypolysis?
Lipolysis is the breakdown of fat stored in fat cells. During this process, free fatty acids are released into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. Ketones are produced, and are found in large quantities in ketosis (a state in metabolism occurring when the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies which can be used by the body for energy.). Lipolysis testing strips such as Ketostix are used to recognize ketosis.
Why this test is positive only for ketos?
Do you mean ketones? Ketones are a by-product of fat breakdown. When a person is not eating enough carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, potatos) for their energy needs the body starts using its fat stores for energy and ketones show in the urine. It may also be a sign of diabetes. If I haven't answered the question you asked please ask as something different.
What is the balanced chemical equation for lipase?
Lipase is NOT a specific biochemical reaction. It is an enzyme catalyzing the enzymatic breakdown (hydrolysis) of fats (lipids). triglyceride (fat) + water --> 3 fatty acids + glycerol
Is body fat sugar?
No. Body fat is fat.
What is a non-enzyme substance that emulsifies fats?
Lecithin is a non-enzyme substance that emulsifies fats. It naturally occurs in egg yolks, cheese, and butter. It can be purchased in liquid, gelcap, or granular form at natural health food stores. Dieters love lecithin because of its emulsifying effect on fat. Accompanied by an appropriate exercise program, Lecithin helps burn fat more quickly. Best results occur with 4,000+ mg daily accompanied with exercise. (See related Link)
Is bile and pancreatic juice both required for normal fat breakdown and digestion?
True!
What part of the pancreatic is responsible for majority of fat digestion?
lipase enzyme
What is the chemical responsible for half of protein digestion and all of fat digestion?
pancreatic juice
Why fatty stools results from the absence of bile or pancreatic juice?
Bile salts emulsify fats, causing breakdown of triglycerides and chylomicrons in the small intestine allowing for their absorption. Pancreatic juice contains lipase which is the enzyme responsible for fat digestion. A deficiency of either (e.g. cystic fibrosis) can cause steatorrhoea (or fatty stools)
Did the pancreatic extract hydrolyze fat in presence of bile?
The pancreatic extracts hydrolyze fat in presence of bile. The enzyme lipase in pancreas hydrolyzes fat when there are bile salts.
What is fat digestion accomplished by?
pancreatic lipase
The pancreatic enzyme that works on fat is?
lipase
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTION OF PANCREATIC?
Pancreatic juice contains enzymes that (1) complete the digestion of starch(pancreatic amylase); (2) carry out about half of protein digestion(via the action of trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase); (3) are totally responsible for fat digestion because the pancreas is essentially the only source of lipases; and (4) digest nucleic acids(nucleases).
What do enzymes do with the digestion of food?
Chemical breakdown is one of the two types of digestion of food. It is the breakdown of complex molecules to simpler monomers. Chemical digestion takes place in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine of the human body. Enzymes play a major role in chemical breakdown. In the mouth, the enzyme amylase speeds up the breakdown of starch into sugar. In the stomach, gastric protease speeds up the breakdown of proteins to polypeptides and amino acids. Finally, in the small intestine, bile emulsifies fat and pancreatic fluids deliver enzymes such as amylase, protease, and lipase to break down starch, proteins, and lipids into glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids/glycerol respectively. Enzymes are key to the digestion of food.
What two structures add digestive juices for the breakdown of fat?
The gallbladder and pancreas add digestive juices for the breakdown of fat.
What triggers the breakdown of stored fat?
Yes, adrenaline, cortisol, and growth hormones all stimulate the breakdown of fat.
What product contains lipase?
A lipase is an enzyme that is used breakdown milk fat and give cheese its unique flavor. They are produced from the cow or pig pancreatic glands and the gastric juices of calves, lambs, or goats. They are found in cheese such as parmesan, Romano, and provolone.
