wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It ______ .


A

regulates the level of sugar

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

emulsifies fats

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

breaks proteins

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

controls growth and development

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

emulsifies fats


The breakdown of fat globules into tiny droplets takes place in the duodenum, which provides a larger surface area on which the enzyme pancreatic lipase can act. The pancreatic lipase then digests the smaller droplets of fats into fatty acids and glycerol; this process is called emulsification. The bile is secreted into the duodenum through the pancreatic duct.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon