bio(digestion) Flashcards

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food provide us with nutrients to;

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  1. provide us with energy for our daily activities and maintain our body temperature
  2. maintain a healthy body
  3. grow new cells and tissues
  4. repair worn tissues
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three types of nutrients,function and example

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  1. carbohydrates 2.proteins
    - main source of energy -grow new cells&tissues
    example: example:
  2. rice 1. fish
  3. wheat 2.eggs
  4. bread 3. milk

3.fats
-provide more energy and keep us warm
example:
1. cooking oils
2.butter
3.meat(fats)

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definition of digestion

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-breakdown of large,complex molecules into smaller,simpler molecules so that they can be absorbed into the body

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organ in digestive system

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  • mouth -oschogus -stomach l-iver
  • gall blander -pancreas -small intestine
  • large intestine - recturm
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two types of digestion

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  1. physical digestion
  2. chemical digestion
    • using enzyme
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what does enzymes does?

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  • help in chemical reaction

- speed up the breaking down of food

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enzyme that act on carbohydrates is called______

and the word equation

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carbohydrase

starch——- >maltose——- >guclose

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enzyme that act on proteins is called ________

word equation

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protease

large protein——- >small protein——- >amino acid

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enzyme that act on fats is called ________

word equation

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lipase

fats—— >fatty acid and glycerols

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liver produce ____

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bile

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pancreas produce_____________

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pancreatic juice

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12
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_______stored in the gall blander

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bile

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13
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bile function?

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break up large fat droplets into small droplets

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