Bile Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Bile
A
Made in the liver
Store in the gall bladder
Emulsifies fat to form small droplets…
2
Q
Carbohydrates
A
Can be simple sugars (glucose) or chains of sugar (starch)
Needed for energy
Broken down by carbohydrates/amylase
3
Q
Fats/lipids
A
Made of one glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acid
Broken down by lipase in intestine
Needed for energy/insulation
4
Q
Protein
A
Made of chains of amino acids
Needed for growth and repair
Broken down by protease in stomach (acidic)
