Question

How are fats digested in our bodies? Where does this process take place?

Answer 1

Digestion of fat takes place in the small intestine. Fat reaches the small intestine in the form of large globules. The liver releases bile juice which emulsifies the fat i.e. it breaks down the large globules into smaller globules. Lipase acts and breaks down the globules into molecules. The enzyme lipase is secreted from the pancreas. The small intestine then releases juices which convert these fat molecules into fatty acids and glycerol which can be used by the body.