More On Enzymes And Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Role of salivary glands
A
Produce amylase enzyme in the saliva
2
Q
Role of liver
A
Where bile is produced
Bile neutralises stomach acid and emulsifies fats
3
Q
Role of large intestine
A
Where excess water is absorbed from the food
4
Q
Role of the stomach
A
It pummels the food with its muscular walls
Produces the protease enzyme, pepsin
Produces hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria and give the right pH for the proteases to work
5
Q
Role of the pancreas
A
Produce protease, amylase and lipase enzymes. It releases these into the small intestine p
6
Q
Role of the small intestine
A
Produce proteases, amylase and lipase enzymes to complete digestion
Where digested food Is absorbed
7
Q
Role of the rectum
A
Where faeces are stored
