digestive system Flashcards
lipase
enzyme that breaks down lipids/fats in stomach and small intestine
lactase
enzyme that breaks down lactose/dairy in small intestine
pepsin/protease
enzyme that breaks down protein in stomach and small intestine
amylase
enzyme that breaks down glucose/carbs in mouth, small intestine
mouth/oral cavity
mechanical digestion/chemical digestion with amylase
salivary glands
contains amylase
esophagus
transport food from mouth to stomach
peristalsis
wave-like contractions throughout digestive tract
ex) esophagus, intestines
pancreas
produces digestive enzymes
duodenum
first part of the small intestine that digests and absorbs food
stomach
breaks down food with digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid by mixing it —-> chyme
liver
makes bile
bile function
helps with breaking down fats —> fatty acids
gall bladder
stores bile; emulsifies fat creating more surface area
small intestine
further digest food and absorb nutrients and water (site of many enzymes)