B3.6-7 Specific Enzymes And Bile

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Produced in: salivary glands and pancreas also small intestine

Breaks down: starch so pasta and potatoes

Question 2

Where are protease produced and what do they break down?

Answer 2

Produced in: stomach and pancreas

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Produced in: only in pancreas and small intestine

Breaks down: fats into glycerol and fatty acids

Question 4

If confused what should you remember ?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Produced in the liver
Stored and released in the gall bladder

Question 6

Describe and explain two functions of bile.

Answer 6

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