Which of the following mechanisms is important for the digestion of fat in foods?

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Bile in the small intestine emulsifies the fat for enzyme action. In the small intestine, bile produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder is released to emulsify fat into smaller droplets, which allows lipase enzymes to break down the fats into their component fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the bloodstream. A and B are incorrect because chewing and saliva do not play a significant role in fat digestion, and lecithin is not the primary emulsifying agent for fats in the digestive system. D is not entirely correct because the body can still digest fat even without a gallbladder, but there may be some difficulties with fat digestion and absorption.

Which of the Following Mechanisms Is Important for the Digestion