Question

how are fat digested in our body where does this process take place ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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☛How are fat digested in our body?

☛Where does this process take place

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☞Fat digestion takes place in the small intestine.

☞The alkaline secretion of the liver, bile, is carried to the small intestine by the bile duct.

☞The process starts with emulsification (break down) of large fat globule by the salt of bile into smaller micelles to facilitate further enzymatic reaction and digestion process.

☞Then fat-digesting lipase enzyme in pancreatic juice and intestinal juices digest the fat in micelles into triacylglycerols and then fatty acids and glycerols.

☞The fat digestion products are then absorbed by the intestinal mucosa and are carried to tissues by the lymphatic system and blood where they either serve as energy fuel or are stored after re-esterification.

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☛Fats are important for good health and proper functioning of the body. They are a source of energy, essential fats and enhance the absorption of fat soluble vitamins. However, too much fat and/or the wrong type of fat may negatively affect our health. Fats also give foods a particular texture, appearance and flavour.

Answer 2

Answer:

Digestion of fats takes place in small intestine. Fats entering in intestine are in the form of large globules. Bile juice breaks down these large globules into smaller globules. Afterwards fat digesting enzyme lipase present in pancreatic juice and intestinal juice converts it into fatty acids and glycerol.