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Emulsification of fats by bile takes place in

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Duodenum
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Liver
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Stomach
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Intestine
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Solution

The correct option is A Duodenum
Secretion and synthesis of bile is the main function of liver. Bile is yellowish-green, alkaline fluid. In bile juice, bile salts, sodium carbonate, glycolate, taurocholate, bile pigments, cholesterol, lecithin etc. are present. Bile salts help in emulsification of fats in small intestine. It mainly act at the duodenum part of the small intestine.

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