Pancreatic & Bile Functions: Digestion of Fats & Carbohydrates

Pancreatic Juice

* Lipases: Break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

* Amylases: Break down carbohydrates into sugars.

* Proteases: Break down proteins into amino acids.

Bile

* Emulsifies fats: Bile helps to break down fats into smaller droplets so that they can be more easily digested by lipases.

* Neutralizes stomach acid: Bile helps to neutralize the stomach acid that enters the small intestine. This is important because stomach acid can damage the lining of the small intestine.