Gullet Size. The angle of the points, the shape of the panels, and the width of the gullet plate work together to create a specific gullet size, and that size in turn determines how the saddle sits on the horse.
Carbohydrates and proteins dissolve in water, which allows digestive enzymes to go to work on them, but fat does not. Your liver produces a substance called bile, which is secreted into the small intestine. This breaks up fat in a process called emulsification, which effectively make the fats water-soluble. Digestive enzymes in the small intestine can then break them down.
Some familiar lipids are fats (ex: lard and butter) and oils (ex: corn oil and soybean oil). Fat has several functions in the body: it is used for long term energy storage, it insulates against heat loss, and it forms a protective cushion around your major organs.ome familiar lipids are fats (ex: lard and butter) and oils (ex: corn oil and soybean oil). Fat has several functions in the body: it is used for long term energy storage, it insulates against heat loss, and it forms a protective cushion around your major organs.