Question

Where are bile acids, needed to emulsify lipids, stored in the body?

Answer 1

gallbladder

Triglycerides in the diet are digested in the small intestine. Since lipids are not water-soluble, they are emulsified with the help of bile acids, which are produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Bile acids are cholesterol-derived steroids that also contain a water-soluble component. The nonpolar region of these acids can interact with triglycerides, and the water-soluble portion allows the entire complex to dissolve in the aqueous environment within the body.