In human physiology, what is the role of bile salts produced by hepatocytes in the liver and stored in the gallbladder?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Emulsify dietary lipid droplets to increase surface area for pancreatic lipase digestion
- Step 1: Bile salts act as detergents, breaking large fat globules into microscopic micelles (emulsification) for lipolytic enzymes. Answer: Emulsify dietary lipid droplets to increase surface area for pancreatic lipase digestion. Why not the others: Bile does not contain digestive enzymes.
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