digestion and absorption Flashcards
1
Q
which enzymes hydrolyse carbohydrates
A
amylase
membrane bound disaccharidase
2
Q
where is amylase produced
A
pancreas and salivary glands
3
Q
what do membrane bound disaccharides hydrolyse
A
peptide bonds between 2 amino acids
4
Q
which enzymes digest lipids
A
lipase and bile salts
5
Q
what are bile salts used for
A
emulsify lipids to form micelles
6
Q
what is a micelle?
A
water soluble molecule that delivers fatty acids to epithelial cells
7
Q
where does digestion of lipids take place
A
lumen of small intestine
8
Q
what is the order of digestion
A
mouth, duodenum, ileum
9
Q
what is digestion
A
the breakdown of large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
10
Q
where does digestion occur?
A
small intestine
11
Q
starch + amylase
A
maltose
