B3.6 How the digestive system works Flashcards
1
Q
What is the enzyme called that breaks down carbohydrates?
A
Carbohydrase
2
Q
What does amylase do?
A
Causes the breakdown of starch into simple sugars
3
Q
Where is amylase produced?
A
Salivary glands and in the pancreas and breaks down starch
4
Q
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down protein?
A
Protease
5
Q
Where is protease made?
A
Breaks down proteins into amino acids
Stomach
Pancreas
Small intestine
6
Q
What do lipids break down into?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine
7
Q
What breaks down lipids?
A
Lipase
8
Q
Where is lipase made?
A
In your pancreas and your small intestine
