Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What is digestion?
A
The breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
2
Q
Where is amylase produced?
A
In the salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine.
3
Q
Where is protease produced?
A
In the stomach, pancreas and small intestine.
4
Q
Where is lipase produced?
A
In the pancreas and the small intestine.
5
Q
What does amylase catalyse the breakdown of?
A
Starch into sugars
6
Q
What does protease catalyse the breakdown of?
A
Proteins into amino acids.
7
Q
Where is lipase?
A
Lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
8
Q
What does the stomach produce?
A
Hydrochloric acid.
9
Q
What does hydrochloric acid do?
A
Begin digestion and kill harmful micro-organisms that might have been swallowed along with the food.
