The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.