The Digestive System and Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
what is digestion?
A
the break down of large insoluble food molecules that can pass through the wall of the small intestine, into the blood stream and break down smaller
2
Q
name the order of the organs which food goes through during digestion
A
- salivary glands
- oesophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- liver
- gall bladder
- rectum
- anus
3
Q
What are the 3 food groups we need to break down?
A
carbs, lipids, proteins
4
Q
What is an enzyme
A
an enzyme is a chemical that breaks down insoluble food molecules so that they can pass through the wall of the small intestine into your bloodstream
5
Q
what is the enzyme for carbs
A
carbohydrase
6
Q
what is the enzyme for starch
A
amylase
7
Q
what is the enzyme for protein
A
protease
8
Q
what is the enzyme for lipids
A
lipase
