3.4 Speeding Up Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Where do protease enzymes work best?
A
In the stomach in acidic conditions
2
Q
How are acidic conditions created in the stomach?
A
Glands in the stomach wall produce hydrochloric acid
3
Q
What are the conditions like in the small intestine?
A
Alkaline
4
Q
How are alkaline conditions in the small intestine created?
A
By the liver producing bile that is stored in the gall bladder
