What are Bile Salts

Question

What are bile salts?
A)Bile salts are enzymes.
B)Bile salts are manufactured by the pancreas.
C)Bile salts emulsify fats in the duodenum.
D)Bile salts are normally an ingredient of gastric juice.
E)Bile salts help the small intestine absorb water.

Accepted Answer

Bile salts are substances made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. They are released into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) when fat is present in the digestive tract. Bile salts emulsify the large fat particles, breaking them down into smaller droplets, which increases the surface area available for enzymes to work on. This allows for more efficient digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.