Breakin’ it Down with Bile!

The question

How are fats digested and absorbed in the body?

Learning objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to explain how fats are broken down and absorbed in the intestines. You will know what bile salts are and how they form micelles. You will know where in the body bile salts are made, stored, and released into.

Lesson

Activities

Assessment

Image:

“Micelle scheme-en” by SuperManu is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Further exploration

Here’s some links to check out if you want to learn more!

Bile: What It Is, Where, It’s Made & What It Does – Cleveland Clinic

Overview of Biliary Function – Merck Manual

Gallbladder, Cystic Duct, and Common Bile Duct in Animals – Merck Manual

Biliary tree – Kahn Academy