Digestive enzymes

• What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

  They help break down large molecules.
• How does bile assist in digestion?

  By neutralizing acids and emulsifying fats.
• What are the three main groups of nutrients to break down?

  Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
• What do enzymes help us absorb through the intestinal lining?

  Smaller soluble molecules.
• What is the main type of carbohydrate mentioned?

  Starch.
• What enzyme breaks down starch?

  Amylase.
• Into what does amylase break down starch?

  Smaller sugars such as maltose.
• Where is amylase produced?

  Salivary glands, pancreas, small intestine.
• What are proteins broken down into?

  Amino acids.
• What enzyme breaks down proteins?

  Protease.
• What is the name of the protease in the stomach?

  Pepsin.
• Where are proteases produced?

  Stomach, pancreas, small intestine.
• What are fats also called?

  Lipids.
• What enzyme breaks down fats?

  Lipase.
• Into what does lipase break down fats?

  Glycerol and fatty acids.
• Where are lipases produced?

  Pancreas and small intestine.
• What is a helpful way to remember where enzymes are made?

  Most are made by pancreas and small intestine.
• What are the digestive enzymes and their functions?

  • Amylase: Breaks down starch into sugars.
  • Protease: Breaks down proteins into amino acids.
  • Lipase: Breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids.
• What foods contain carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?

  • Carbohydrates: Pasta, potatoes, rice.
  • Proteins: Nuts, meats, beans.
  • Fats: Cheese, oils, chocolate.