10 Questions
What is the process of changing foodstuffs into smaller particles for absorption?
Digestion
What type of enzymes act on proteins to break them down into amino acids?
Proteases
Where is ptyalin produced?
Salivary glands
What is the function of ribonuclease and deoxyribonuclease?
Breaking down nucleic acids
What is the product of ptyalin and pancreatic amylase action on starch?
Maltose
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by lactase?
Glucose and galactose
Which enzyme acts on proteins in the stomach?
Pepsin
How are glucose and galactose transported across the intestinal epithelial cells?
By facilitated diffusion requiring a high concentration of external Na ion
What is the role of bile in the small intestine?
To emulsify fats
What is the fate of fatty acids in intestinal absorption?
They are converted to triglycerides and transported as chylomicrons
Learn about the process of digestion, how it breaks down food into smaller particles, and the role of hydrolases in this process. Understand how proteins, glycerol, and nucleic acids are converted into absorbable forms. Discover the importance of minerals and vitamins in digestion.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
