Question

Which organ break fat to produce cholesterol

Answer 1

Answer: Liver

Explanation:

The pancreas produces enzymes to help break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The gall bladder stores the bile that is produced by the liver. When needed, bile passes into the small intestine, where it breaks down fat.

Answer 2

Liver is the organ that breaks fat to produce cholesterol.

• The liver produces bile juice which contains bilirubin and biliverdin. They are responsible for breaking the fat molecules into small micelles.
• Micelles are droplets of oil covered with polar liquid. This supports the absorption of oil into the body.
• Fats are broken down to form cholesterol which mingles into the bloodstream.
• Although cholesterol is important for the production of certain hormones, excess cholesterol can cause minor and serious health disorders.