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Pancreatic lipase (or steapsin) is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas and it acts in the small intestine. Working best at a pH level of 8, it breaks lipid molecules into glycerol and fatty acids.
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Dose the stomach contains pancreatic juice?
no stomach doesn't contain pancreatic juice. it is secreted by pancreas and contain trypsin and lipase which help in digesting proteins and fats respectively in small intestine
Where can lipase's be found?
Lipase may be found in a woman's breast milk. Lipase is an enzyme and is released by the pancreas and them goes into the small intestine.
Why would pancreatic lipase be active in both the mouth and the intestine?
Lipase is present in the stomach and the mouth so that fats are broken down. This allows the intestines to absorb the fats.
Lipase optimum pH?
A lipase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats. Its optimum pH varies depending on the type of lipase. Pancreatic lipase has an optimum pH of 8.0 while stomach lipase ranges from 4.0 to 5.0.
What is co-lipase?
The co-lipase is a protein co-enzyme that is needed for the optimal enzyme activity of the pancreatic lipase.
What is fat digestion accomplished by?
pancreatic lipase
What organ produces lipase(pancreatic)?
The pancreas
The pancreatic enzyme that works on fat is?
lipase
Is pancreatic lipase an emulsifier?
No, pancreatic lipase is not an emulsifier, but an enzyme that digests lipids. To have an optimal digestion, it needs a colipase (also pancreatic) + previous emulsification of the lipids by mecanical and chemical (biliary salts) mecanisms. Lipase transforms TG into MG and free fats, which are then absorbed by the enterocytes.
What is a hormone secreted by pancreas?
pancreatic lipase, insulin
What is the primary action of orlistat?
It inhibits pancreatic lipase
Pancreatic enzymes digest compounds after they are secreted into the what?
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