Digestion & Absorption (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Process that uses water to break down large molecules
Process that uses water to break down large molecules
Hydrolysis
Primary functions of the stomach
Primary functions of the stomach
Storing food and beginning protein digestion
Enzyme type produced by stomach
Enzyme type produced by stomach
Proteases
Function of ileum
Function of ileum
Completes food digestion and absorbs nutrients
Finger-like projections on ileum that increase surface area
Finger-like projections on ileum that increase surface area
Villi
Tiny projections on epithelial cells that increase surface area
Tiny projections on epithelial cells that increase surface area
Microvilli
Primary function of large intestine
Primary function of large intestine
Absorbs water
Enzyme in saliva produced by salivary glands
Enzyme in saliva produced by salivary glands
Amylase
Product when amylase breaks down starch
Product when amylase breaks down starch
Maltose
Pancreatic enzyme that breaks down lipids
Pancreatic enzyme that breaks down lipids
Lipase