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Bile is a product of the liver and its' function is to make large bits of fat much smaller. This gives a larger surface area for the enzyme lipase to break down the fats. The act of making large fat particles smaller is called emulsification.

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What is produced in the liver that helps break down?

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What is the breakdown role of the liver in the small intestines?

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