Digestion and enzymes

Question 1

what is the function of the salivary glands?

Answer 1

these produce amylase enzymes on the saliva

Question 2

what is the function of the liver

Answer 2

where bile is produced. Bile neutralises stomach acid and emulsifies fats

Question 3

what is the function of the stomach

Answer 3

-it pummels the food with its muscular walls
-it produces the protease enzyme, pepsin
-it produces hydrochloric acid to: kill bacteria, and give the right pH for the protease enzyme to work

Question 4

what is the function of the gall bladder

Answer 4

where bile is stored, before it’s released into the small intestine

Question 5

what is the function of the pancreas

Answer 5

produces protease amylase and lipase enzyme it releases these into the small intestine

Question 6

what is the function of the large intestine

Answer 6

where excess water is absorbed from the food

Question 7

what is the function of the small intestine

Answer 7

-produce protease, amylase and lipase enzymes to complete digestion
-this is also where the digestion does is absorbed out of the digestion system into the blood