Bile

Question 1

What does bile acts as?

Answer 1

acts as a surfactant, helping to emulsify the fats in the food

Question 2

What does bile acting as a surfactant increase?

Answer 2

The surface area of fat and allows access by the pancreatic enzyme that breaks down fats

Question 3

What is the bile important of the absorption of which vitamins?

Answer 3

Vitamin D,E,K,A

Question 4

What does bile serve as?

Answer 4

route of excretion of bilirubin

Question 5

What is the function of alkaline bile?

Answer 5

Neutralizing any excess stomach acid before it enter ileum

Question 6

What do bile salts act as?

Answer 6

Bactericides- destroying microbes that are present in food