Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 25 - Section 25.3 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 991: 8

Answer

Gastric lipase is secreted by the chief cells of gastric glands

Work Step by Step

Lingual lipase secreted by glands on the tongue begin the digestion of fats/fatty acids. This action of lingual lipase is combined with the action of gastric lipase in the stomach to continue the breakdown of fatty acids. However, by far, the greater part of fat digestion takes place in the small intestine.
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