Gastric juices Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the bile?
A
It neutralises the acidic mixture of food and gastric juices entering the duodenum, providing the suitabl pH for enzyme activity
Increase te surface area of fat molecules to increase lipase activity
2
Q
What is emulsifire
A
Emulsifire breakes large molecules into smaller bile
3
Q
What is the fuction of Hydrochloric acids in the stomach
A
It’s to destroy harmful micro-organism like bacteria that you might just ingested. Furthermore, it provides suitable pH level for the enzyme to work
