Bile salts emulsify fats in the duodenum, which means they break down fats into smaller droplets, making it easier for lipase enzymes to digest them. They are not enzymes themselves, they are not manufactured by the pancreas, they do not increase the efficiency of pepsin action, and they are not normally an ingredient of gastric juice.

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Bile Salts

Question 11

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Bile salts

A) are enzymes.
B) are manufactured by the pancreas.
C) emulsify fats in the duodenum.
D) increase the efficiency of pepsin action.
E) are normally an ingredient of gastric juice.

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