Enzymes and Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Salivary Glands
A
Produce Amylase enzyme in the saliva
2
Q
Stomach
A
Produces Protease enzyme, Pepsin, and produces HCl to kill bacteria and to give the right pH for the Protease to work
3
Q
Liver
A
Where Bile is produced which neutralises stomach acids
4
Q
Gall Bladder
A
Where Bile is stored before it is released into the small intestine
5
Q
Pancreas
A
Produces Protease, Lipase and Amylase to release into small intestine
6
Q
Small Intestine
A
Produces Protease, Lipase and Amylase enzymes to complete digestion
7
Q
Large Intestine
A
Where excess water is absorbed from the food
8
Q
Rectum
A
Where the faeces are stored before being lost through the anus
