stomach Flashcards
1
Q
What enzymes are contained in stomach
A
pepsin (ph2) digests proteins into amino acids
2
Q
Glandular tissue in the stomach produce ?
A
stomach acid to kill bacteria
and enzymes
3
Q
Muscle tissue ……. food mixing it with ………..
A
churns foood mixing it with the stomach acid and the enzymes
4
Q
What do acids help to do in digestion
A
acid helps to unravel protein chain to enable enzyme activity
also lowers pH which is optimal for enzyme sin the stomach to work
5
Q
What does a lower pH do to harmful microorganisms
A
They are detrimental to microorganisms which may be present in food
