digestive system and metabolism Flashcards

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what are the four functions of the liver?

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detoxification/removal of wastes
normal metabolism
storage of vitamins, minerals and glycogen
synthesis of plasma proteins, lipoproteins and bile

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what do the pancreatic juices do?

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neutralise acid from the stomach and contain pancreatic enzymes

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what are the monosaccharides?

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glucose
fructose
galactose

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what are the disaccharides?

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sucrose
lactose
maltose

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