Digestion Flashcards
What are the carbohydrates made into?
Sugar/glucose
What is protein broken down into?
Amino acids
What are fats/lipids Broken down into
Glycerol and fatty acids.
What is digestion
Large molecules getting broken down so they can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
What is the mouth for
The mouth is when food is chewed and mixed with saliva to start the process of digestion .
What is the stomach for?
The stomach contains hydrochloride acid to kill bacteria in swallowed food
What does amylase break down?
Carbohydrates
What breaks down protein
Protease
What breaks down fats/lipids
Lipase
What organs produce amylase
Small intestine, salivary, pancreas
What 2 organs produce lipase
Small intestine, pancreas
Which 2 organs produce all 3 digestive enzymes
Small intestine, pancreas
