B3.7 making digestion efficient Flashcards
1
Q
what acid does the stomach produce?
A
hydrochloric acid
2
Q
what pH is hydrochloric acid?
A
pH2
3
Q
the stomach enzymes work best in acidic condtions
A
fact!
4
Q
where is bile produced?
A
the liver
5
Q
where is bile stored
A
the gall bladder
6
Q
where is bile released into
A
the small intestine
7
Q
what are biles 2 roles?
A
bile neutralises the stomach acid
bile emulsifies fat (turns large droplets into smaller droplets)
8
Q
why does bile neutralise the stomach acid
A
the enzymes in the small intestine work best in alkaline conditions
9
Q
why does bile emulsify fat
A
its gives a larger surface area for the lipase enzymes to work on.
10
Q
what is glucose used in
A
respiration
