Lingual Lipase

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Description

Lingual Lipase is a type of Lipase Enzyme secreted by glands at the back of the Tongue.

 

Biological Functions of Lingual Lipase

Digestive System

 Lingual Lipase commences the digestion of Fats - Dietary in the Mouth and facilitates the continuation of the digestion of dietary Fats in the Stomach:

 Lingual Lipase hydrolyzes long-chain Triglycerides into partial Glycerides and free Fatty Acids.

 

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