Gastric lipase (âlipâ means fat and âaseâ means breakdown) is secreted by the chief cells to begin fat digestion in your stomach by hydrolyzing (âhydroâ means water and âlyzingâ means breaking apart; so the breaking apart of a molecule using water) fat molecules into fatty acid chains.
Bleeding after brushing or flossing, or simply at random times, may be a sign of unhealthy oral tissues. Many people think bleeding gums is normal, particularly after flossing their teeth, but it is usually a signal to change your oral hygiene routine and visit the dentist.
When does easy bruising indicate a more serious problem? Easy bruising sometimes indicates a serious underlying condition, such as a blood-clotting problem or a blood disease. To find the cause of your bruising, your doctor might check your blood platelet levels or do tests that measure the time it takes your blood to clot.