big science quiz (anatomy) Flashcards
Carbohydrate digestion begins where?
Mouth
This enzyme begins in the mouth
Amylase
This organ can develop ulcers and has three layers of muscle
Stomach
Protein digestion begins here?
Stomach
This enzyme coagulates milk proteins
rennan
This enzyme begins protein digestion if mixed with HCI aid
Pepsin
This organ supplies pancreatic juices and insulin
Pancreas
This organ produces bile
Liver
This organ stores bile
Gall Bladder
This organ receives bile and pancreatic juices
duodenum
Fat is mechanically and chemically digested here
Small intestine
Most chemical digestion takes place here
Small intestine
Most nutrients are absorbed here
Small intestine
Excess water moves back into the bloodstream from here
Large intestine
Wastes are stored here
Erectum
Starch is broken down by this enzyme
Amylase