Fat is emulsified primarily in the small intestine, where bile salts produced by the liver assist in breaking down large fat globules into smaller droplets. This emulsification process increases the surface area for digestive enzymes, such as lipases, to act on the fat, facilitating its digestion and absorption. Bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine, plays a crucial role in this process.
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