Can fat be digested and absorbed in the absence of bile salts? Explain.a

Q: After the triacylglycerol content of VLDL hasbeen depleted, the lipoprotein is referred to…

A: Triacylglycerols (also referred to as triglycerides) are the form in which energy from fat is stored…

Q: Will salivary amylase hydrolyze glycogen? Explain. b. Will salivary amylase hydrolyze cellulose?…

A: Salivary amylase is an enzyme present in the saliva of mammals including humans, that catalyzes…

Q: explain how protein turnover responds to a meal containing all macronutrients as well as in a state…

A: Protein turnover is the net result of continuous synthesis and breakdown of body proteins and…

Q: What is the role of micelles in the fat absorption?

A: Micelles are formed of lipids and bile salts.

Q: In terms of structure, how is cholesterol different from bile salts? Cite causes of bile duct…

A: Bile is a fluid that the liver produces and releases. The gallbladder is where they are kept. Bile…

Q: Describe the digestion of carbohydrates in the body.

A: Carbohydrates or carbs are maconutrient consisting of Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. In nature…

Q: Describe the composition of bile.

A: Bile is a bitter-tasting dark green to yellowish brown fluid, produced by the liver. Bile aids in…

Q: What is the difference between protein digestion and protein denaturation? Both occur after a meal.

A: Protein is a polymer of amino acids connected together via peptide bond. Protein is the functional…

Q: What is the main function of bile salt?

A: Bile salts are prepared in the Liver and stored in Gall Bladder.

Q: explain why maltose will or will not give a postive result with benedicts after digestion

A: Maltose is a disaccharide. It is made up of two molecules of glucose. Benedict's Test- This test is…

Q: The concentration of acid in the gastric lumen is itself an important determinant of the rate of…

A: Gastric juice has an enzyme known as Pepsin which works or activates in low ph. Acidic nature of…

Q: If 20mmol of calcium is taken in per day, how much is excreted via the feces?

A: Calcium is an essential element that is required in the body for multiple physiological functions…

Q: Describe the effect of excess fructose consumption on hepatic lipid metabolism.

A: Fructose is a keto sugar and a monosaccharide carbohydrate.

Q: Why an average meal requires approximately 4 h for complete absorption?

A: The human digestive framework comprises of the gastrointestinal parcel in addition to the extra…

Q: What is the importance of emulsification in digestion of lipid?

A: Lipids are organic molecules that are water insoluble. They include fats, oils, waxes, hormones, and…

Q: From the physiological perspective, what is the most important constituent of bile? What are its…

A: Bile acids are steroid acids which is common in the bile of mammals. Primary bile acids are…

Q: Explain the functions, food sources of Thiamine(vitamin B1) ?

A: Thiamine or vitamin B1 is naturally present in some food items and is also manufactured to supply in…

Q: Describe the mechanism of action of salivary amylase. Explain how it works and on what type of…

A: Carbohydrate along with protein, fat and water comprise macro-molecules which are required in larger…

Q: Describe the neutralization reaction in the digestive system.

A: A neutralisation reaction is defined as " when an acid and base reacting to form water and salt". A…

Q: Write the steps of bile acid synthesis

A: Bile Acids are of two types:-  primary bile acids -  Cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid.…

Q: Where does the digestion of sucrose begin, and what is the reaction that occurs

A: Sucrose is a disaccharide

Q: Would altering the unsaturated:saturated fatty acid ratio in tissues be easier to accomplish in…

A: Unsaturated fatty acids : Carbon chains contain one or more double bonds with a terminal carboxylic…

Q: Distinguish between the activities of bile salts and lipases

A: Digestion is a process in which complex molecules are first converted into simpler forms into the…

Q: In terms of structure, how is cholesterol different from bile salts? Cite causes of bile duct…

A: Cholesterol is a lipid with a unique structure consisting of four interconnected hydrocarbon rings…

Q: What is the danger of excessive amount of cholesterol in bile? Explain why.

A: Cholesterol is a waxy molecule that may be present in both your blood and cells. The majority of the…

Q: From the point of view of physiology, what is the most important constituent of bile? Provide at…

A: Bile is made in liver and stored in gallbladder. It is a greenish-yellow fluid. They are secreted…

Q: Describe the absorption process of the products of lipid digestion.

A: Lipids are not water-soluble but large molecules, like protein and carbohydrates, lipids broke into…

Q: Describe the function of ferritin in the absorption of iron.

A: Blood is a specialized connective tissue composed of two components plasma and formed elements.…

Q: What is the function of the sodium bicarbonate in the small intestine? Why is this important?

A: Sodium bicarbonate is mainly act as buffer in body . Is the case of our digestive system it maintain…

Q: The products of bile acid synthesis are _____________ and _____________.

A: Bile juice/ acid is produced by liver and its help in emulsification of fats. Bile also helps to…

Q: A patient presents with a rare disorder called Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. The patient has developed…

A: Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare digestive disorder, it can occur in men between the age…

Q: Before the hydrolysis of triglycerides can occur in digestion, they must first be emulsified by A.…

A: The bile that is released into the duodenum contains the blue pigment the biliverdin and the…

Q: What mass of calcium citrate would be needed to provide the recommended daily intake of calcium?

A: Two-component of calcium uses to maintain the calcium requirement.

Q: Mention the locations where the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and proteins occur. Give…

A: Digestion is the process of breaking down the ingested food molecules into smaller molecules,…

Q: Ketoacidosis is a condition that can arise in an individual with diabetes due to excessive…

A: Homeostasis is the state of the body where a constant internal condition is maintained. The…

Q: Briefly describe the process of digestion and metabolism of dietary fatty acids.

A: Fatty acids are the simplest form of lipid that are long-chain hydrocarbons attached to a carboxylic…

Q: People who experience malabsorption frequently have the most difficulty digesting Considering the…

A: Malabsorption is considered a disorder, which occurs due to the lack of absorption of nutrients by…

Q: People who consume little fat but excess carbohydrates can still become obese. How is this result…

A: A balanced diet  helps a human being for living good and healthy life. It is very crucial to know…

Q: With respect to pH, what would happen if the stomach emptied rapidly into the small intestine? Why…

A: Answer: DIGESTION : The process of conversion of complex food substances to simple absorbable form…

Q: Explain why reduction in ghrelin secretion in bariatric surgery would be beneficial on glucose…

A: Ghrelin is also recognized as a growth hormone-releasing peptide. It is a hormone produced mostly by…

Q: Which carbohydrates can be given intravenously? Why not others?

A: Biomolecules are organic molecules that are needed for the growth and development of the living…

Q: Explain to a young man, with reduced numbers of receptors for LDL, why his cholesterol level is…

A: LDL (low-density lipoproteins) is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because high LDL level…