C3.7 Making digestion efficient Flashcards

1
Q

what conditions does protease enzyme work best in

A

acidic

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2
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what does the stomach produce which maintains a low pH

A

Hydrochloric acid

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3
Q

the enzymes made in the pancreas and the small intestine work best in what conditions

A

alkaline

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4
Q

what does bile do

A

emulsifies fat and neutralizes acids

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5
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where is bile produced

A

liver

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6
Q

where is bile stored

A

gall bladder

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7
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where is bile released

A

bile duct

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8
Q

how does a large surface area affect lipase

A

helps it chemically break down the fats more quickly into fatty acids

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9
Q

what does hydrochloric acid do

A

gives stomach a low pH suitable for the protease secreted there to work efficiently

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10
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what does alkaline bile do

A

neutralizes the acid and gives a high pH for the enzymes for the pancreas and small intestine to work well

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11
Q

what is bile not

A

and enzyme

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12
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What does emulsifying fat do

A

increases the surface area for lipase to increase the rate of digestion

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