The Small Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two parts of the small intestine?
A
The duodenum and ileum
2
Q
How long is the duodenum?
A
It is 10cm long
3
Q
How long is the ileum?
A
It is 6 metres long
4
Q
What happens to food in the duodenum?
A
Food is mixed with a juice which contains a mixture of enzymes
5
Q
Name the 3 enzymes in the duodenum
A
Amylase, Protease and Lipase
6
Q
What nutrients do these enzymes breaks down?
A
Starch, Protean and Fat
7
Q
What does amylase do?
A
Amylase breaks down starch into glucose
8
Q
What does protease do?
A
Protease breaks down protein into amino acids
9
Q
What does lipase do?
A
Lipase breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol
10
Q
Name 2 jobs the ileum does?
A
- Finishes digestion
- Absorbs small molecules
11
Q
What enzymes are released by the ileum?
A
The juice released in the ileum contains more amylase, protease and lipase
