B3 organization and the digestive system Flashcards
what is a tissue
A tissue is a group of cells with a similar structure and function.
what is an oragan
a group of tissues carrying out a specific function
what is an organ system
a group of organs working together to carry out a specific job
what is the digestive system
The digestive system is an example of an organ system in which
several organs work together to digest and absorb food.
what is an enzyme
an enzyme is a biological catalyst which speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms
name the properties of enzymes
they are large proteins
the is space within the protein molecule called the active site
each enzyme catalyzes a specific reaction
they work best at a specific temperature and a pH called the optimum
explain the ‘lock and key theory’ as a
simplified model to explain enzyme action.
the chemical that reacts is called the substrate (key) and this fits into the enzymes active site (lock)
high temperatures and extremes of pH cause the enzymes to change shape this is called denaturing
the enzyme does not work once it has been denatured because the substrate no longer fits into the active site
what are digestive enzymes
Digestive enzymes convert food into small soluble molecules that
can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
what are the 3 digestive enzymes
protease lipase and carbohydrase
what do carbohydrase do
break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
what is amalyse
the carbohydrase that breaks down starch into sugar (maltose)
where is amylase produced
salivary glands and pancreas
where is protease produced
stomach pancreas and small intestine
what does protease do
breaks down proteins into amino acids
where is lipase produced
pancreas and small intestine
