Topic 2 - Enzymes and Digestion Flashcards
what do digestive molecules do?
break down big molecules into smaller ones so they become soluble and can easily pass through the walls of the digestive system
what does amylase do?
converts starch into maltose
what does maltase do?
converts maltose into glucose
what does protease do?
converts proteins into amino acids
what does lipase do?
converts lipids into glycerol and fatty acids
where is bile produced?
in the liver
where is bile stored?
in the gallbladder
where is bile released?
into the small intestine
what does bile do?
neutralises stomach acid to make conditions alkaline in the stomach so the enzymes can work best.
bile also emulsifiers fats, increasing surface are making digestion faster.
what does the muscular tissue in the alimentary canal do?
squeeze balls of food (boluses) through your gut
what is the movement of food through the gut called?
peristalsis
