Multiple choice

Which of the following is true regarding pancreatic lipase?

  1. It breaks down lipids to fatty acids in the small intestine

  2. It breaks down lipids to amino acids in the small intestine

  3. It breaks down lipids to amino acids in the pancreas

  4. It breaks down lipids to fatty acids in the pancreas
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Explanation

Pancreatic lipase is produced in the pancreas but is secreted into and functions within the lumen of the small intestine, where it hydrolyzes lipids (triglycerides) into fatty acids and glycerol.

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