What substance secreted by the liver breaks down fat globules?

Answer 1

No, the liver however does produce bile, which is sent into the duodenum(1st part of the small intestine). Bile acts mechanically to emulsify fats, that is to say it separates the fat into smaller pieces so that it has a higher Surface area to volume ratio (SA:V).

Lipids(fat) are "broken down" into glycerol and fatty acids by Lipase, lipase is an enzyme that is excreted into the duodenum by the pancreas.

So, Bile separates fat and makes many small pieces of fat. Then lipase turns those small pieces into glycerol and fatty acids.

Answer 2

The liver secretes bile into the gallbladder below it, which sends it down the bile duct and into the duodenum, just outside the stomach. Bile contains BILE SALTS (like sodium glycocholate) which emulsifies fats. This means they cluster around fat globules to make them smaller and more easily digestible. The pancreas then secreates PANCREATIC LIPASES, enzymes which directly break down the fats. These are then absorbed through the walls of the gut into the liver via the superior mesenteric vein where they can be absorbed for storage. The liver secretes bile into the gallbladder below it, which sends it down the bile duct and into the duodenum, just outside the stomach. Bile contains BILE SALTS (like sodium glycocholate) which emulsifies fats. This means they cluster around fat globules to make them smaller and more easily digestible. The pancreas then secreates PANCREATIC LIPASES, enzymes which directly break down the fats. These are then absorbed through the walls of the gut into the liver via the superior mesenteric vein where they can be absorbed for storage.

Answer 3

Bile, produced by the gall bladder and stored in the liver, contains bile salts which through emulsification break down fats into smaller particles which can either be acted on by enzymes or absorbed through the lympatic system

Answer 4

Bile breaks down fat globules. It is stored in the gall bladder after the liver produces it and is secreted into the first 10 inches of the small intestine.