B3.6-7 Specific Enzymes And Bile Flashcards

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Where are amylase (carbohydrate) produced ? What do they brake down?

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Produced in: salivary glands and pancreas also small intestine

Breaks down: starch so pasta and potatoes

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Where are protease produced and what do they break down?

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Produced in: stomach and pancreas

Breaks down: proteins such as nuts and meats into amino acids

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Where are lipase (fats) produces and what do they brake down?

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Produced in: only in pancreas and small intestine

Breaks down: fats into glycerol and fatty acids

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If confused what should you remember ?

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All enzymes are produced by the pancreas and small intestine so say that if your ever confused

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Where is bile produced ? Where is it stored and released?

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Produced in the liver
Stored and released in the gall bladder

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Describe and explain two functions of bile.

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  1. Neutralises acid from the stomach which prevents stomach acids from denaturing the enzymes
  2. Emulsifying fats- breaks down fat into smaller droplets giving it a greater surface area for digestive enzymes to work
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