Question

how are fats digested in our body and where does this process take place?

Answer 1

The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of fats. it receives the secretion of the liver and pancreas the food coming from the stomach is acidic and has to be made Alkaline for pancreatic enzymes to act bile juice from the liver accomplishes in addition to acting on fats fats are present in the intestine in the form of large globules which makes it difficult for enzymes to act them bile salts break them down into smaller globules increasing the efficiency of enzyme action the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice which contain life as for Breaking Down emulsified fats the walls of the small intestine contain glands which secrete intestinal juice the enzymes present in it finally convert the fats into fatty acids.

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. After that fat digesting enzyme lipase present in pancreatic juice and intestinal juice converts it into fatty acids and glycerol.