Which of the following best describes the function of bile salts in the process of fat digestion?

• A. Bile salts convert triglycerides directly into glycerol and fatty acids
• B. Bile salts increase the pH of the small intestine to activate lipases
• C. Bile salts emulsify fats into smaller droplets, increasing the surface area for enzyme action
• D. Bile salts absorb lipids directly into the bloodstream