Question

Digestion of fats begins in _______

(a) Mouth

(b) Esophagus

(c) Stomach

(d) Duodenum

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

I would like to ask this question from Anatomy and Physiology of G.I.T in division Gastroenterology of Clinical Science

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) Duodenum

For explanation: Fats are in the form of large globules and so because of their small surface area, they cannot be digested easily. When the food in the form of chyme enters the duodenum of the small intestine, it comes in contact with the bile salts which break fat into smaller globules. The pancreatic juices contain enzymes for the digestion of fats.