making digestion efficient Flashcards
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What is pepsin?
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-A protease enzyme that works best in an acidic pH
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stomach acid
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stomach contains hydrochloric acid which kills any bacteria present in food.
-hydrochloric acid gives stomach low Ph - suitable for the protease secreted secreted their to work efficiently
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thick layer of mucus in stomach
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Coats your stomach walls and protects them from being digested by the enzymes or the acid.
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