B3.7 making digestion efficient Flashcards

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1
Q

what acid does the stomach produce?

A

hydrochloric acid

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2
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what pH is hydrochloric acid?

A

pH2

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3
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the stomach enzymes work best in acidic condtions

A

fact!

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4
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where is bile produced?

A

the liver

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5
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where is bile stored

A

the gall bladder

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6
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where is bile released into

A

the small intestine

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7
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what are biles 2 roles?

A

bile neutralises the stomach acid
bile emulsifies fat (turns large droplets into smaller droplets)

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8
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why does bile neutralise the stomach acid

A

the enzymes in the small intestine work best in alkaline conditions

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9
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why does bile emulsify fat

A

its gives a larger surface area for the lipase enzymes to work on.

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10
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what is glucose used in

A

respiration

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