Why does pancreatic enzyme deficiency impact lipid digestion more severely than carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?

💡 Explanation

Emulsification is critical for increasing the surface area of lipids for enzymatic action. Pancreatic lipase is essential for this initial breakdown; because carbohydrate digestion can begin in the mouth and continue via brush border enzymes, rather than relying solely on pancreatic amylase, pancreatic enzyme deficiency impacts lipid digestion more significantly. Therefore, lipid emulsification disruption is the primary reason.

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