B3(3.1-3.7) Organisation and the Digestive System Flashcards
1
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Name the five levels of organisation.
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-Cells
-Tissues
-Organs
-Organ systems
-Organisms
2
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What is a tissue?
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3
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What is an organ?
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4
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What is the function of the liver in digestion?
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5
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What is the function of saliva in digestion?
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6
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Name three enzymes produces in the pancreas.
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7
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What are enzymes?
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8
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Why are enzymes described as specific?
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9
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Describe the function of amylase.
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10
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Where is amylase produced?
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11
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Describe the function of proteases.
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12
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Where are protease produced?
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13
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Describe the function of lipases.
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14
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Where are lipases produced?
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15
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What are two factors that affect the rate of activity of an enzyme?
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