Food And Digestion Flashcards
What is the role of an enzyme?
The role of the enzymes is to break down foods into smaller bits to be absorbed easily later on. It also speeds up any chemical reactions.
What is the main acid in the stomach and what does it do?
Hydrochloric acid. It breaks down protein and kills any harmful bacteria found in the stomach to stop viruses from developing.
What do the salivary glands do?
The salivary glands make the food moist by producing saliva. In the saliva there is amylase.
Name all the body parts involved in the digesting process.
Mouth, Teeth, Gullet, Salivary glands, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Gall Bladder, Rectum, Anus Appendix.
What does absorption mean?
Absorption is where the food molecules are absorbed into the small intestine and passed on into the bloodstream. Once they are in the bloodstream they are carried around the body to where they are needed.
How many muscles are in the body roughly?
More than 650.
What is a stomach ulcer?
A stomach ulcer is an ulcer in your stomach.
