State two functions of bile juice in digestion of food

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1. Emulsification of fats: Bile juice helps in the breakdown of large fat globules into smaller droplets, a process called emulsification. This increases the surface area of fats, allowing pancreatic enzymes called lipases to easily break them down into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption.

2. Neutralization of stomach acid: Bile juice from the liver contains alkaline compounds that help neutralize the acidic chyme (partially digested food) coming from the stomach. This creates a more favorable environment for the action of pancreatic enzymes and intestinal enzymes, facilitating the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates.
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