A patient has reduced pancreatic lipase secretion but normal bile production. Which problem is most likely?
Correct answer: A. Poor chemical digestion of triglycerides
- A. Poor chemical digestion of triglycerides
- B. Failure to begin starch digestion in the mouth
- C. Reduced breakdown of proteins in the stomach
- D. Failure to absorb vitamin B12 in the ileum
Explanation
Pancreatic lipase chemically breaks triglycerides into absorbable fatty acids and monoglycerides. Bile helps emulsify fat but does not digest it, while salivary amylase, gastric enzymes, and intrinsic factor have different roles.
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