Enzymes And The Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
Where are enzymes mainly created and stored?
A
Pancreas.
2
Q
Match the correct substrate to the enzyme:
Amylase-Lipids
Lipase-Protein
Protease-Starch
A
Amylase-Starch
Lipase-Lipids
Protease-Protein
3
Q
Where are most food molecules absorbed?
A
Small intestine.
4
Q
Where is bile produced and where is it stored?
A
Produced in the liver.
Stored in the gallbladder.
5
Q
What are the 2 functions of Bile?
A
To emulsify fat.
To neutralise pH after stomach acid.
6
Q
What is the function of the small intestine?
A
Where carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
7
Q
What is the function of the large intestine?
A
To absorb the remaining water into the bloodstream and leaving behind faeces.
8
Q
What enzyme does the mouth contain?
A
Amylase.
