The Enzyme Primarily Responsible for Lipid Digestion in the Small

question 22

Multiple Choice

The enzyme primarily responsible for lipid digestion in the small intestine is

• A) pancreatic lipase
• B) carboxypeptidase
• C) lingual lipase
• D) α-dextrin
• E) ribonuclease

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Definitions:

Birth Canal

The passage comprising the cervix, vagina, and vulva through which a fetus passes during childbirth.

Ductus Deferens

A tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in the male reproductive system.

Peristaltic Contractions

Wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Enzymatic Activity

Describes the biochemical functions and reactions facilitated by enzymes, including the catalysis of metabolic processes.