Y8 - The Digestive System, Drugs And Alcohol Flashcards
How many food nutrients are there?
There are 6 main food nutrients
What are the names of the main food nutrients?
Carbohydrates Proteins Vitamins Minerals Fats ( Lipids ) Water
In what parts of the body are enzymes located?
Mouth
Stomach
Pancreas
Small Intestine
What does Bile do?
Neutralises Hydrochloric acid so that it does not harm our insides
In what part of the body is Bile produced?
Bile is produced in the Gall Bladder
How many parts are in the digestive system?
There are 10 parts in the digestive system
What is the second body part in the digestive system?
The Oesophagus
What 3 parts of the digestive system never come into contact with the food?
The Liver
The Gall Bladder
The Pancreas
How many types of enzymes are there?
There are three types of enzymes
Proteins are made of…
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates are made of…
Sugar
Fats are made of…
Fatty acids and Glycerol
Why are fats so different from carbohydrates and proteins?
They come in 3 chains and they are the only one with two different substances to separate.
What enzyme breaks down fat?
Lipase
What enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
Carbohydrase
What enzymes break down proteins?
Protease
What are the different types of drugs?
Depressants Stimulants Painkillers Hallucinogens Performance Enhancers
What is Alcohol an example of?
A depressant drug
What is caffeine an example of?
A stimulant drug
What is heroine an example of?
A painkiller drug
What is cannabis an example of?
A hallucinogen drug
What are anabolic steroids an example of?
Performance enhancing drugs
Drugs can be…
Legal or illegal
How many food nutrients are there?
There are 6 main food nutrients
