1
Q
Lipids
It’s function
A
- Long term energy storage
- Insulation
- Material to build cell membrane
2
Q
Proteins
It’s function
A
- Structure and support
- Catalysts to speed up chemical rxns
- Immunity
- Transport ions in cell membrane
- Muscle movement
3
Q
Carbohydrates
It’s function
A
- Providing quick energy for use by body
- Short term energy storage
Biology: Digestive System
flashcards
Decks in class (10)
# Cards
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Macromolecules and their function – lipids, proteins, carbohydrates3
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▪ Structure (Label) and function of the digestive organs10
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Four (4) stages of the digestive system (ingestion, digestion, absorption, egestion) including the processes that occur at each stage4
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Physical (mechanical) digestion and chemical digestion2
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The process of peristalsis2
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The structure of the stomach and its involvement in digestion (pH, sphincters, rugae, gastric juices)4
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The structure of the small intestine and its involvement in digestion (pH, segments, villi/microvilli, absorption, chemical breakdown of nutrients)8
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The structure of the large intestine and its involvement in digestion (fibre/bulk waste, water absorption, vitamins B & K)5
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The major enzymes involved in the digestion: their substrate, products, site of production and site of action5
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The pancreas and its role in digestion (e.g., the function of secretin, production of insulin)7
