Grade 8-9 Exam Practice - Digestion Flashcards
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In the mouth
Where does mechanical food breakdown first occur?
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Acidic
What type of environment is present in the stomach?
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Lipase
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol?
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The pancreas and small intestine
Name two organs that produce lipase.
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The liver
What organ produces bile?
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To neutralise acidic food coming from the stomach
What is the function of bile, with respect to the pH of food?
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The small intestine
In what organ does bile carry out its function?
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