Organ
Where are fats broken down?
The small intestine
This enzyme chemically digests proteins in the stomach
Pepsin
This disease has no cure, but treated with diet and medicines
Inflammatory bowel disease
This is the organ that stores bile
The gallbladder
What are the four main groups of macromolecules?
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
What are the two types of digestion that occur in the stomach.
Chemical and Mechanical Digestion
This is the type of digestion that occurs mainly in the small intestine
Chemical digestion
This disorder is caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori which interferes with stomach mucus production
Peptic ulcers
Tongue helps roll food into a ____________ ready for swallowing
bolus
The sum total of all of the chemical reactions that occur in an organism using macromolecules is called
metabolism
This organ is About 7 m long and divided into 3 parts called: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
Small Intestine
the stomach is a J-shaped muscular organ with inner folds that are called
Rugae
Caused by chronic alcoholism and hep C, only cure is transplant
Cirrhosis
Teeth breaking down food into smaller pieces is an example of what type of digestion?
mechanical digestion
What are the two main types of carbohydrates?
simple sugars and polysaccharides
This organ stores glycogen and detoxifies substances (alcohol, drugs)
The Liver
What is the purpose of Villi?
To increase surface area and absorb nutrients,
This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
This organ makes up 2/3 of the digestive system.
The small intestine
Give me two functions of proteins
enzymes, antibodies, structural, hormones,
This organ contains enzymes (trypsin, amylase, lipase) and chemicals that are released into small intestine.
Pancreas
What is the process of wave like muscular contractions pushing food down called?
Peristalsis
Insulin injections are used to treat what?
Diabetes
Which two scientists discovered insulin?
Dr Frederick Banting and Charles Best
Name at least 2 out of the 4 types of lipids
Steroids
Waxes