Biology AQA B2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
the digestive system
1
Q
What is food used for?
A
Energy
2
Q
Name the 3 types of nutrients?
A
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
3
Q
Describe the route of food digestion?
A
Into mouth broken down by saliva, oesophagus into stomach
stomach breaks protein
remaining goes small intestine to break down carbohydrates and fats with the gall bladder (Bile) and pancreas (digestive enzymes)
Remaining into large intestine water absorbed and turned to poo
4
Q
What does amylase do?
A
Breaks down starch
5
Q
What does protease do?
A
Break down protein
6
Q
What does lipase do?
A
Break down fats (glycerol)
