Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
amylase assists in the digestion of what?
A
Carbs
2
Q
Pepsin and protease assists in the digestion of what?
A
protein
3
Q
lipase assists in the digestion of what?
A
fats (lipids)
4
Q
bicarbonate ions do what?
A
neutralise acidic chyme from the stomach
5
Q
A fluid secreted in the small intestines during digestion that contains emulsification agents is:
A
bile
6
Q
Excess glucose is stored in the liver as:
A
glycogen
7
Q
Which enzyme is present in pancreatic juices?
A
amylase
8
Q
Vitamin B12 can only be absorbed in the intestines with intrinsic factor which is secreted in the:
A
stomach
9
Q
Which macromolecules are digested in the duodenum?
A
carbs, fats, proteins
10
Q
Emulsification of fats occurs in the:
A
small intestines
