organisation and digestive system Flashcards
what is digestion
the breaking down of large insoluble substances ,molecules into a smaller, soluble molecules, substance
what is digestion
the breaking down of large insoluble substances ,molecules into a smaller, soluble molecules, substance
what is mechanical digestion? (mouth)
where u chew food and break it down it down smaller pieces
what is chemical digestion? (mouth)
when the enzyme amylase in your saliva breaks it down into smaller carbohydrates in the food
what is the function of the esophagus?
a conduit from the mouth to the stomach
what acid does the stomach contain?
HCL
what does the pancreas produce
digestive enzyme s
what are enzymes
biological catalysts
what is a catalyst?
speeds up a chemical reaction
what are carbohydrates broken down into
glucose
what are proteins broken down into
amino acids
what are fats broken down into
triglycerides and fatty acids
if the temperature is too high what happens enzymes
enzymes start to denature
what temperature is optimal for the human body?
37 degrees
what is pepsin?
pepsin is an enzyme that works best in acidic conditions and kills bacteria
