Monogastric digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What does mono-gastric digestion mean?
A
It means 1 stomach.
2
Q
What does the digestive system do?
A
It breaks the food (protein, carbs, fats) down into small pieces to be carried to the rest of the body.
3
Q
What can digestion be?
A
Mechanical and chemical.
4
Q
What are carbs broken down into?
A
Monosaccharides (glucose)
5
Q
What are proteins broken down into?
A
Peptides/ amino acids
6
Q
What are fats broken down into?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol!
7
Q
What is the order of the digestive system?
A
Mouth, oesophagus, Liver, Stomach, pancreas, small intestines (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), Large intestines, Rectum, anus.
8
Q
What is the structure of the small intestine?
A
Small intestine, circular folds, villi, micro-villi
