t2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is amylase
A
an enzyme produced in the salivary glands andn the pancreas that breaks down carboyhdrates into simple sugars
2
Q
what is the aorta
A
the main artery that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body
3
Q
what is an artery
A
a blood vessel that carries blood at high pressure to the heart
4
Q
communicable disease
A
a disease that can be spread between individuals
5
Q
what are enzymes
A
catalystist that increase the rate of reaction
6
Q
a non communicable disease
A
a disease that cannot be spread between individuals
