Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the digestive system
A
several organs that digest and absorb nutrients from the food we eat
2
Q
What does saliva contain
A
Amylase
3
Q
What is amylase
A
Amylase is an enzyme, or special protein, that helps you digest carbohydrates
4
Q
What is protease
A
Proteases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds of proteins; they are divided into acid, neutral, and alkaline proteases.
5
Q
what is lipase
A
Lipase is an enzyme the body uses to break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines.
6
Q
What does liver produce and why
A
Bile which emulsifies fat
7
Q
What are enzymes
A
Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions.
