Organisation Flashcards
What is a tissue?
a type of cells, carrying out a function
What is an Organ?
Made from different tissues, carrying out a joint function
What is an organ system?
Group of organs that carry out a function
what happens to enzymes at low temp?
they slow down as they do not have enough energy
what happens to enzymes at high temp?
they denature
what happens when enzymes are there outside their optimal pH?
they denature
lock and key mechanism?
specific substrate can fit into enzyme
where is amaylase produced?
salivary glands
what does amalayse do
converts starch into sugars
where is lipase produced?
pancreas, small intestine
what does lipase do?
convert lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
where is a protease produced?
stomach, small intestine, pancreas
what does protease do?
converts proteins into amino acids
where is bile produced?
liver
what does bile do?
neutralises stomach acid, emulsiphies fats.