Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main two enzymes that break down proteins?
A
Pepsin and Trypsin
2
Q
What is the main enzyme that breaks down fats (lipids)?
A
Lipase (Lingual and Gastric)
3
Q
What test is used to indicate the presence of starch?
A
Lugol’s Iodine
4
Q
What test is used to test for the presence of fatty acids?
A
Litmus test
5
Q
What are the functions of the digestive system?
A
Ingestion, Propulsion, Mechanical breakdown, Digestion(chemical), Absorption, Defecation
