stomach Flashcards

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1
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What enzymes are contained in stomach

A

pepsin (ph2) digests proteins into amino acids

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2
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Glandular tissue in the stomach produce ?

A

stomach acid to kill bacteria

and enzymes

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3
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Muscle tissue ……. food mixing it with ………..

A

churns foood mixing it with the stomach acid and the enzymes

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4
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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

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5
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What does a lower pH do to harmful microorganisms

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They are detrimental to microorganisms which may be present in food

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