2CO4_Digestion_19Jul

One reason why we need food.

Digestion breaks down _______ and _______ food substances into smaller and soluble parts for absorption by the body.

Enzyme that breaks down protein.

• lipase

• protease

• amylase

• maltase

Lipase breaks down fats into ________.

• fatty acids only

• glycerol only

• fatty acids & glycerol

• amino acids

Digestion starts in the _______.

• mouth

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

Which nutrient is digested in the mouth?

• starch

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins

Digestion does not happen in the ______

• mouth

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

Which enzyme is found in the mouth?

• lipase

• protease

• amylase

Choose the nutrient(s) that is/are digested in the stomach

• fats

• proteins

• carbohydrates

Which acid is found in the stomach?

• sulfuric

• citric

• nitric

• hydrochloric