88 Physiology of digestion
Learning Objectives
After reading this section you should be able to-
- List the enzymes, their sources, their substrates, and their products of chemical digestion (enzymatic hydrolysis).
- Identify the locations of chemical digestion of macromolecules (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids).
- Describe the functions, production, and regulation of secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Define emulsification and explain how and where bile salts facilitate fat digestion.
- Describe the role of bacteria (microbiome) in digestion.
