5.4 Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
List the order of passthrough.
A
Mouth -> Esophagus -> Stomach -> Small Intestine -> Large Intenstine
2
Q
Function of lipase?
A
Lipid breakdown
3
Q
Function of protease?
A
Protein breakdown
4
Q
Function of Amylase
A
Carb breakdown
5
Q
Where is glucose stored?
A
Glycogen
6
Q
Where are fats stored?
A
Triglycerides
7
Q
Where are amino acids stored?
A
Proteins
8
Q
What is the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion?
A
Mechanical is physically moving to break something down, while chemical is enzymes breaking down the food.
9
Q
What organ produces bile?
A
Liver
10
Q
What organ has lots of commensal bacteria?
A
Large Intestine
11
Q
What organ breaks food down mechanically?
A
Mouth
12
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