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Fat taken in the diet is digested in the Small Intestine with the aid of Bile acids and salts which act as emulsifiers and break down the larger fat droplets into smaller ones. These are then acted upon by "lipases" which are secreted in the intestinal digestive. juices. Ultimately the fats are converted into Fatty acids and Glycerol. These are then absorbed in the form of "chylomicrons (small packages of fat and protein)" into the lymphatic channels via the lacteals and poured into the blood.
From here chylomicrons are taken to liver and converted into cholesterol and other forms of fats which are transported to other parts of the body in the form of VLDL, LDL, IDL and HDL.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAll foods and liquids begin digestion in the stomach. Oils and fats require the gallbladder to add "bile" to the digestive process in the stomach. Gallbladders that become "sandy" (little bits of grit) or that develop stones cannot produce or secret the bile necessary to break down oils and fats. The grit or stones can cause pain, leading to surgery for gallbladder removal, often in mid-life (over 40 yrs old usually). However, the Western diet is so full of oil and saturated fats that these can make the gallbladder get "sick" at younger ages.
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Where are fats and oils digested?
small intestine
What type of organic molecules require the action of emulsifiers to be digested?
Lipids: fats from animals & oils from plants. Oils are liquid at room temperature.
What pancreatic enzyme digests fats?
Pancreatic ;ipase helps in the digestion of fats to fatty acids and glycerol. Fats are emulsified by the bile produced by the liver producing fat globules. The fat globules are further digested by lipase to form fatty acids and glycerol. Fats are digested at the small intestine.
Fats and oils are classified as what?
lipids
What has the author H B W Patterson written?
H. B. W. Patterson has written: 'Hydrogenation of fats and oils' -- subject(s): Analysis, Edible Oils and fats, Hydrogenation, Oils and fats, Oils and fats, Edible 'Bleaching and purifying fats and oils' -- subject(s): Oils and fats, Bleaching, Purification
What is the use of oils in human body?
A person need 240 grams of carbohydrates, 63.4 grams of fat, and 96 grams of protein per day. Fats and oils can be broken down in the human body through digestion to provide energy. Fats and oils can be stored as body fat, which may be digested at a later time when energy is required for physical activity.
What is healthy oil?
The healthiest oils are oils that have polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. The healthiest oils are oils packed with saturated fats.
Commonly called fats and oils?
Lipids are commonly called fats and oils.
A molecule that can be found in oils and fats is called?
A molecule that is found in oils and fats is triglycerides.
Which fats are found in fish oils and plant oils and are good for the body?
unsaturated fats
What is oils and fats?
The fats, oils, and waxes found in living things are known as lipids.
What fat type is found in animals?
Animal fats are lipid materials, both oils and fats. Fats and oils are both made up of triglycerides. Oils are liquid at room temperature and fats are solid.
