Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What do enzymes do?
A
They break down food and collect the right nutrients that they need.
2
Q
What do amylase break down?
A
starch into small sugars
3
Q
Where are the amylase produce
A
saliva and small intestine
4
Q
Where else can you find small amounts of amylase?
A
In your blood and urine
5
Q
What can high levels of amylase indicate?
A
High levels of amylase can indicate a health problem
6
Q
What does protease break down?
A
Protein
7
Q
Where are protease made?
A
In animals, plants, fungi, bacteria
8
Q
Where do the protease break down?
A
In the body or the skin
9
Q
What does Lipase do?
A
It is a digestive enzyme
10
Q
Where is lipase produced?
A
In your pancreas, salivary glands and your stomach
11
Q
Where is the pancreas located?
A
Behind the lower part of your stomach
