Digestion and absorption of lipids
Introduction :
Lipids commonly known as fats make up a major part of most meals and a lot is known about the role of excess fat in disease.
Digestion and absorption of lipids is basis of a group of long lasting diseases and complications.
Learning objectives :
- Describe the integration of different parts of the GIT and their secretions for the digestion of lipids
- Describe the phases and transport mechanisms of absorption of lipids
- Describe transport of blood in lipids
- Describe lipid malabsorption disorders