Which of the following may act as emulsifiers in the intestinal lumen?

Name: Which of the following may act as emulsifiers in the intestinal lumen?
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Bile acids and lecithin can act as emulsifiers in the intestinal lumen by forming micelles with fatty acids and monoacylglycerols, which can then be absorbed by enterocytes. Pancreatic lipase and lipoproteins are not emulsifiers, they act on the products of emulsification to break down triglycerides into smaller fatty acids and monoacylglycerols.

Which of the Following May Act as Emulsifiers in the Intestinal