Absorbing Fats - Fats in Action
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After talking about red blood cells two episodes, this episode looks at a different bodily fluid. One that helps in the digestion of fats. We are talking about bile. A liquid associated with bad experiences, but is essential to our survival. If you would like to share feedback or have a suggestion for a topic, I can now be reached on twitter under @ChemistryinEve1or you can leave a comment on my website https://chemistryineverydaylife574446112.wordpress.com/. Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected]. Sources Bile · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bile · https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galle Anatomy · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallbladder · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodenum · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreas Bile Composition · https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallens%C3%A4uren · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bile_acid · https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkalische_Phosphatase · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaline_phosphatase · https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithine · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithin · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipase Mixing oil and water · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emulsion · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93sPsWtlDB8 · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBvKar6t1LY · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC_czAL24zY · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micelle Fats · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triglyceride · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoglyceride · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phospholipid Human pancreatic lipase · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_lipase_family#Human_pancreatic_lipase How fats are used by the body · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipid_metabolism · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatty_acid_metabolism
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