C3.7 Making digestion efficient Flashcards
what conditions does protease enzyme work best in
acidic
what does the stomach produce which maintains a low pH
Hydrochloric acid
the enzymes made in the pancreas and the small intestine work best in what conditions
alkaline
what does bile do
emulsifies fat and neutralizes acids
where is bile produced
liver
where is bile stored
gall bladder
where is bile released
bile duct
how does a large surface area affect lipase
helps it chemically break down the fats more quickly into fatty acids
what does hydrochloric acid do
gives stomach a low pH suitable for the protease secreted there to work efficiently
what does alkaline bile do
neutralizes the acid and gives a high pH for the enzymes for the pancreas and small intestine to work well
what is bile not
and enzyme
What does emulsifying fat do
increases the surface area for lipase to increase the rate of digestion
