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Stage 2 Nutrition > 1.8 Chemical Digestion > Flashcards

1.8 Chemical Digestion Flashcards

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Mouth

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Saliva is produced, containing amylase

Carbohydrate digestion begins here

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Stomach

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Gastric juice produced, which is mixed and churned with food (chyme)

Protein digestion begins here by HCl and pepsin

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Small Intestines

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Chyme is released here and mixes with enzymes, bile and fluids secreted by intestinal walls

Most digestion is completed here of all macronutrients

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Stage 2 Nutrition (16 decks)

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