Question

iv). What is the function of bile salt in the intestine?
a. Activator of lipase
b. Emulsifier
c. Both a & b
d.None of thesd​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. is the correct answer

Answer 2

Explanation:

a. Bile- It is produced by liver helps in breaking down lipids to fatty acids (in small intestine) by a process called emulsification.

b. Lipase- It breaks down dietary fats to fatty acids and glycerol. It is secreted by pancreas in the duodenal region of the small intestine.

c. Salivary amylase- It is secreted by the salivary gland and it acts on starch present in the food and breaks it down into smaller carbohydrate molecules like maltose.