Cell organisation Flashcards
what is the order of cells
cells
tissues
organs
organ systems
organisms
what is the digestive system
a organ system
what is the function of the digestive system
to break down large insoluble foods into small soluble foods, these materials are then absorbed into blood for transport
what enzyme is produced in the salviary glands
amalyse (type of carbohydrase)
what enzyme is produced in the stomach
protease
what enzymes are produced in the pancreas
protease, lipase, carbohydrase
what enzyme is produced in the small intestine
protease, lipase, carbohydrase
what liquid is added at the gall bladder
bile
what liquid is found in the stomach
hydrochloric acid
what does bile do
neutralises the stomach acid and provides correct pH for enzymes
emulsifies fats
how does emulsification work
changes large droplets to small droplets so there is more surface area to be broken down
